Spotted Morning-Thrush

Cichladusa guttata · Species of bird
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
spmthr1, SMTH, SPMT, SPPT, SPTH

About the Spotted Morning-Thrush

The spotted palm thrush, also known as the spotted morning-thrush, is a species of bird in the Muscicapidae family. They are small birds mostly consisting of the colors brown, black, and cream. They can be found in eastern African countries such as Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. Their natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, dry savanna, and subtropical or tropical moist shrubland. This bird is a forager that has a diet consisting of invertebrates. These birds create a variety of different vocal duets as a form of communication.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyOld World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae)
SpeciesCichladusa guttata
Species Codesspmthr1, SMTH, SPMT, SPPT, SPTH

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Spotted Morning-Thrush belong to?

The Spotted Morning-Thrush (Cichladusa guttata) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.

How can I identify the Spotted Morning-Thrush?

The spotted palm thrush, also known as the spotted morning-thrush, is a species of bird in the Muscicapidae family. They are small birds mostly consisting of the colors brown, black, and cream. They can be found in eastern African countries such as Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, and Ugan...

Where can I report a Spotted Morning-Thrush sighting?

You can log sightings of Spotted Morning-Thrush on eBird (ebird.org) using species code spmthr1, or on iNaturalist.