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Taita Thrush

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

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Passeriformes (นกเกาะคอน)

Species

Turdus helleri (Taita Thrush)

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 Taita Thrush?

The scientific name of Taita Thrush is Turdus helleri. It belongs to the genus Turdus.

What is the conservation status of Taita Thrush?

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

Where does Taita Thrush live?

Taita Thrush 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 Taita Thrush belong to?

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

Is Taita Thrush endangered?

Yes, Taita Thrush (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 Taita Thrush belong to?

Taita Thrush (Turdus helleri) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Taita Thrush?

The closest relatives of Taita Thrush in the genus Turdus include นกเดินดงคอดำ, นกเดินดงคอแดง, นกเดินดงดำปีกเทา, นกเดินดงพันธุ์ญี่ปุ่น, นกเดินดงสีคล้ำ.