Olive Thrush
Turdus olivaceus
Points
10
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernCommon to spot
birds • Turdidae
Olive Thrush.
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Turdus olivaceus
Category
birds
Family
Turdidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 67.3 g (EltonTraits).
Points
10 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding olive thrush in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: ground foraging 100%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: fruit 40%; invertebrates 30%; seeds 20%; other/unspecified vertebrates 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Zimbabwe
Mozambique
Eswatini
MalawiSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.