Rufous thrush
| Rufous thrushes | |
|---|---|
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| Finsch's rufous thrush | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Turdidae |
| Subfamily: | Myadestinae |
| Genus: | Stizorhina Oberholser, 1899 |
| Species | |
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N. finschii (Sharpe, 1870) | |
The rufous thrushes, also known as flycatcher-thrushes, are medium-sized insectivorous birds in the genus Stizorhina of the thrush family Turdidae. These are African forest dwelling species. They are sometimes placed in the genus Neocossyphus.
Species
The following species are currently recognized:[1]
| Common name | Scientific name and subspecies | Range | Size and ecology | IUCN status and estimated population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finsch's rufous thrush
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Stizorhina finschi (Sharpe, 1870) |
Guinean Forests of West Africa | Size: Habitat: Diet: |
LC
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| Fraser's rufous thrush
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Stizorhina fraseri (Strickland, 1844) |
Congolian rainforests | Size: Habitat: Diet: |
LC
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References
- ^ "Stizorhina". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 1 January 2012.