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Zorzal de los Taita

Turdus helleri

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Kenya and Norway. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇰🇪 Kenya

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Passeriformes (paseriformes)

Species

Turdus helleri (Zorzal de los Taita)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ズグロオリーブツグミ

Chinese 泰塔橄綠鶇

Spanish Zorzal de los Taita

French Merle des Teita

German Taitadrossel

Russian Таитанский дрозд

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Zorzal de los Taita?

The scientific name of Zorzal de los Taita is Turdus helleri. It belongs to the genus Turdus.

What is the conservation status of Zorzal de los Taita?

Zorzal de los Taita (Turdus helleri) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Zorzal de los Taita live?

Zorzal de los Taita is found in Distributed across Kenya and Norway. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Kenya, Norway.

What family does Zorzal de los Taita belong to?

Zorzal de los Taita (Turdus helleri) belongs to the genus Turdus, which is part of the taxonomic family Turdidae.

Is Zorzal de los Taita endangered?

Yes, Zorzal de los Taita (Turdus helleri) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Zorzal de los Taita belong to?

Zorzal de los Taita (Turdus helleri) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Zorzal de los Taita?

The closest relatives of Zorzal de los Taita in the genus Turdus include Mirlo Acollarado, Mirlo Aligrís, Mirlo Azulado, Mirlo Capiblanco, Mirlo Chiguanco.

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