Adult (African) © Santiago Caballero Carrera eBird S54183673 Macaulay Library ML 147077391
Adult (Black-lored) © Stu Elsom
Juvenile (African) © Garrett Lau
Juvenile (Orange-bellied) © John Willson
Adult (African) © Christopher Sloan
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Adult (African) © Tor Egil Høgsås
Adult (African) © Santiago Caballero Carrera

African Thrush Turdus pelios

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Identification

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This widespread thrush shows a large amount of geographical variation. The upperparts are generally gray-brown, while the underparts can be buff, gray, or rufous. All across the range, shows a yellow bill. Found in a range of habitats, including forest edge, woodland, gardens, and cultivation. In areas without Abyssinian Thrush, also occurs in montane forest. The song is a pretty, variable series of chatty whistles and trills which can continue for a long time without a pause. Similar to Abyssinian Thrush, but found at lower elevations in areas of overlap, and is generally paler, with a paler yellow bill.

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