Oberländer's Ground Thrush (Geokichla oberlaenderi)
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Oberländer's Ground Thrush

Geokichla oberlaenderi Sassi, 1914

20 cmLength43 gWeight

Oberländer's ground thrush (Geokichla oberlaenderi), also known as the forest ground-thrush, is a species of bird in the thrush family, Turdidae.

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

Oberländer's ground thrush (Geokichla oberlaenderi), also known as the forest ground-thrush, is a species of bird in the thrush family, Turdidae. It is found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.

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Questions

How big is the Oberländer's Ground Thrush?

The Oberländer's Ground Thrush is about 20 cm long and weighs around 43 g.

Where does the Oberländer's Ground Thrush live?

Its breeding range: Africa: eastern DR Congo and western Uganda.

Is the Oberländer's Ground Thrush endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Oberländer's Ground Thrush as Near Threatened.

What does the Oberländer's Ground Thrush eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Oberländer's Ground Thrush in?

It belongs to the family Thrushes (Turdidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
20 cm
Weight
43 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
96 mm
Tail
62 mm
Bill
20 mm
Tarsus
27 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Africa: eastern DR Congo and western Uganda

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Thrushes Turdidae
Genus
Geokichla

Other birds in the genus Geokichla

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Oberländer's Ground Thrush

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