Abyssinian Thrush (Turdus abyssinicus)

Abyssinian Thrush, a reference photo — Photo: Lip Kee from Singapore, Republic of Singapore · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

The Abyssinian thrush (Turdus abyssinicus) is a passerine bird in the family Turdidae. It is also known as the African mountain thrush, or northern olive thrush The species was formerly treated as conspecific with the olive thrush (Turdus olivaceus) but the species were split based on the genetic differences. The ranges do not overlap. The Abyssinian thrush is native to the eastern Afromontane.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Abyssinian Thrush being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Turdus olivaceus
Turdus erythropleurus
Turdus libonyana
Turdus smithi
Turdus tephronotus
Turdus fulviventris

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Turdidae
Genus: Turdus
Species: Turdus abyssinicus

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