About the Usambara Thrush
The Usambara thrush, also known as Roehl's thrush or Usambara olive thrush, is a species of thrush found in eastern Africa. Formerly, it was considered as a subspecies of the olive thrush, with which it is known to hybridize with, but is now recognised as a separate species.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thrushes and Allies (Turdidae) |
| Species | Turdus roehli |
| Species Codes | usathr1, USTH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Usambara Thrush belong to?
The Usambara Thrush (Turdus roehli) belongs to the Thrushes and Allies family (Turdidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Usambara Thrush?
The Usambara thrush, also known as Roehl's thrush or Usambara olive thrush, is a species of thrush found in eastern Africa. Formerly, it was considered as a subspecies of the olive thrush, with which it is known to hybridize with, but is now recognised as a separate species....
Where can I report a Usambara Thrush sighting?
You can log sightings of Usambara Thrush on eBird (ebird.org) using species code usathr1, or on iNaturalist.
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