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Merle des Teita

Turdus helleri

Critically Endangered

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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 (passereaux)

Species

Turdus helleri (Merle des Teita)

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 Merle des Teita?

The scientific name of Merle des Teita is Turdus helleri. It belongs to the genus Turdus.

What is the conservation status of Merle des Teita?

Merle des Teita (Turdus helleri) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Merle des Teita live?

Merle des Teita 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 Merle des Teita belong to?

Merle des Teita (Turdus helleri) belongs to the genus Turdus, which is part of the taxonomic family Turdidae.

Is Merle des Teita endangered?

Yes, Merle des Teita (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 Merle des Teita belong to?

Merle des Teita (Turdus helleri) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Merle des Teita?

The closest relatives of Merle des Teita in the genus Turdus include Grive à ailes rousses, Grive à gorge noire, Grive à gorge rousse, Grive à pieds jaunes, Grive de Naumann.