Tristan Thrush (Turdus eremita)
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Tristan Thrush

Turdus eremita (Gould, 1855)

22 cmLength91 gWeight

The Tristan thrush (Turdus eremita), also known as the starchy, is a species of bird in the thrush family that is endemic to the British overseas territories of the isolated Tristan da Cunha archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean.

Most records: St. Helena

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Most records: St. Helena

Tristan Thrush has been recorded at 2 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Nightingale IslandSt. Helena20 records
  2. Edinburgh of the Seven SeasSt. Helena17 records

Countries and regions with the most records

St. Helena

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Tristan thrush (Turdus eremita), also known as the starchy, is a species of bird in the thrush family that is endemic to the British overseas territories of the isolated Tristan da Cunha archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean.

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Questions

How big is the Tristan Thrush?

The Tristan Thrush is about 22 cm long and weighs around 91 g.

Where does the Tristan Thrush live?

Its breeding range: Atlantic Ocean: Tristan da Cunha group. It is most often recorded in St. Helena.

Is the Tristan Thrush endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Tristan Thrush as Near Threatened.

What does the Tristan Thrush eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Tristan Thrush in?

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

At a glance

Length
22 cm
Weight
91 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
102 mm
Tail
80 mm
Bill
25 mm
Tarsus
37 mm

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

Range

Atlantic Ocean: Tristan da Cunha group

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Thrushes Turdidae
Genus
Turdus

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Tristan Thrush

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