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Merle du Karoo

Turdus smithi

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (animal)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (oiseau)
Order
Passeriformes (passereaux)
Family
Turdidae
Genus
Turdus
Species
Turdus smithi (Merle du Karoo)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 卡羅橄綠鶇
French Merle du Karoo
German Karoo-Drossel

Similar Species in Turdus

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Grive à ailes rousses
Turdus eunomus
Not Evaluated
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Grive à gorge noire
Turdus atrogularis
Not Evaluated
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Grive à gorge rousse
Turdus ruficollis
Not Evaluated
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Grive à pieds jaunes
Turdus lherminieri
Near Threatened
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Grive de Naumann
Turdus naumanni
Not Evaluated
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Grive draine
Turdus viscivorus
Near Threatened
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Grive litorne
Turdus pilaris
Critically Endangered
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Grive mauvis
Turdus iliacus
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Merle du Karoo?
The scientific name of Merle du Karoo is Turdus smithi. It belongs to the genus Turdus.
What is the conservation status of Merle du Karoo?
Merle du Karoo (Turdus smithi) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Merle du Karoo live?
Merle du Karoo is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Merle du Karoo belong to?
Merle du Karoo (Turdus smithi) belongs to the genus Turdus, which is part of the taxonomic family Turdidae.
Is Merle du Karoo endangered?
No, Merle du Karoo (Turdus smithi) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Merle du Karoo belong to?
Merle du Karoo (Turdus smithi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Merle du Karoo?
The closest relatives of Merle du Karoo in the genus Turdus include Grive à ailes rousses, Grive à gorge noire, Grive à gorge rousse, Grive à pieds jaunes, Grive de Naumann.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Turdus — 20 Species

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Grive à ailes rousses
Turdus eunomus
NE 🐾
Grive à gorge noire
Turdus atrogularis
NE 🐾
Grive à gorge rousse
Turdus ruficollis
NE 🐾
Grive à pieds jaunes
Turdus lherminieri
NT 🐾
Grive de Naumann
Turdus naumanni
NE 🐾
Grive draine
Turdus viscivorus
NT 🐾
Grive litorne
Turdus pilaris
CR 🐾
Grive mauvis
Turdus iliacus
NT 🐾
Grive musicienne
Turdus philomelos
LC 🐾
Merle à ailes grises
Turdus boulboul
LC 🐾
Merle à bec noir
Turdus ignobilis
LC 🐾
Merle abyssinien
Turdus abyssinicus
LC 🐾
Merle à calotte grise
Turdus subalaris
LC 🐾
Merle à col blanc
Turdus albicollis
LC 🐾
Merle à collier blanc
Turdus albocinctus
LC 🐾
Merle à col roux
Turdus rufitorques
LC 🐾
Merle à dos gris
Turdus hortulorum
LC 🐾
Merle à dos roux
Turdus rufopalliatus
LC 🐾
Merle à flancs roux
Turdus chrysolaus
LC 🐾
Merle africain
Turdus pelios
LC
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