Where to spot
Diverse habitats including forests, woodlands, savannas, parks, gardens, and urban areas across sub-Saharan Africa.
How to spot
Common and often approachable. Look for it foraging on the ground or perching in trees. Its olive-brown plumage and orange bill are good field marks. Listen for its rich, melodious, and variable song.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active throughout the day, but particularly vocal at dawn and dusk.
Where to spot
Diverse habitats including forests, woodlands, savannas, parks, gardens, and urban areas across sub-Saharan Africa.
How to spot
Common and often approachable. Look for it foraging on the ground or perching in trees. Its olive-brown plumage and orange bill are good field marks. Listen for its rich, melodious, and variable song.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active throughout the day, but particularly vocal at dawn and dusk.
This adaptable thrush is a frequent visitor to gardens and parks, often seen foraging on lawns and among leaf litter, and is known for its beautiful, fluty song.