Abyssinian Thrush (Turdus abyssinicus)

Subspecies

Genus	Species	subspecies	Breeding Range	Breeding Range 2	Non Breeding Range
Turdus	abyssinicus		AF	n Somalia to n Tanzania.
Turdus	abyssinicus	abyssinicus
Turdus	abyssinicus	bambusicola
Turdus	abyssinicus	baraka
Turdus	abyssinicus	deckeni
Turdus	abyssinicus	milanjensis
Turdus	abyssinicus	nyikae
Turdus	abyssinicus	oldeani

Physical charateristics

This variable forest thrush is generally darker than the African Thrush and has an orange (not yellow) bill. It is also darker than the Kurrichane Thrush and has no malar stripes. Generally the birds get darker at higher altitudes

wingspan min.:	0	cm	wingspan max.:	0	cm
size min.:	22	cm	size max.:	24	cm
incubation min.:	14	days	incubation max.:	15	days
fledging min.:	16	days	fledging max.:	17	days
broods:	1		eggs min.:	2
			eggs max.:	3

Range

Africa : North Somalia to North Tanzania.

Habitat

It is found in forests, suburban parks and gardens, and plantations.

Reproduction

It builds a cup nest, typically up to 6 m above the ground in a tree. The 2-3 blue eggs are incubated mainly by the female for 14-15 days. The chicks fledge in another 16 days.

Feeding habits

Its diet consists of insects, molluscs, and spiders.

Conservation

Not specified

It has recently been split from the Olive Thrush (Turdus olivaceus), Usambara Thrush (Turdus roehli) and Taita Thrush (Turdus helleri) on genetic differences. Their ranges do not overlap. The southern and northern populations may be distinct species

Migration

They are resident year-round, however, birds living in the northern part of the species’ range may migrate south.