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Taita Thrush

Taita Thrush

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The Taita Thrush is a critically endangered thrush species endemic to a tiny forest fragment in Kenya. It is a relatively small, dark thrush with a pale belly.
Where to spot
Critically endangered, found only in fragmented montane cloud forests of the Taita Hills in southeastern Kenya.
How to spot
Extremely difficult to observe due to its rarity and restricted habitat. Requires dedicated conservation efforts and permissions to visit its highly sensitive range. Focus on dense undergrowth.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best observed during early mornings and late afternoons. More vocal during the breeding season.
File:Turdus helleri, Taita Hills, Kenya 1.jpg
File:Turdus helleri, Taita Hills, Kenya 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This thrush is one of the rarest birds in Africa, with its entire global population restricted to the remnants of the Taita Hills forests, making it extremely vulnerable to extinction.
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