Karoo Thrush
Turdus smithi
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Turdidae
Karoo Thrush.
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Turdus smithi
Category
birds
Family
Turdidae
Size
Average body mass: 73 g (BIRDBASE 2025).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding karoo thrush in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
Primary habitat: riparian (BIRDBASE 2025). Habitat breadth: 4 major habitat type(s).
Diet
Primary diet: omnivore (BIRDBASE 2025; species diet information is published in source literature).
Behaviour
When to look
Diel activity is not separately encoded in BIRDBASE 2025; no unsupported day/night classification is assigned.
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
BotswanaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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