About the Groundscraper Thrush
The groundscraper thrush is a passerine bird of southern and eastern Africa belonging to the thrush family, Turdidae. It was previously considered the only member of the genus Psophocichla, but phylogenetic analysis supports it belonging in the genus Turdus, where it forms a sister group to the remaining Turdus species.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thrushes and Allies (Turdidae) |
| Species | Turdus litsitsirupa |
| Species Codes | grothr1, GRTH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Groundscraper Thrush belong to?
The Groundscraper Thrush (Turdus litsitsirupa) belongs to the Thrushes and Allies family (Turdidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Groundscraper Thrush?
The groundscraper thrush is a passerine bird of southern and eastern Africa belonging to the thrush family, Turdidae. It was previously considered the only member of the genus Psophocichla, but phylogenetic analysis supports it belonging in the genus Turdus, where it forms a sister group to the rema...
Where can I report a Groundscraper Thrush sighting?
You can log sightings of Groundscraper Thrush on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grothr1, or on iNaturalist.
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