About Turdus abyssinicus Gmelin, 1789
Scientific name: Turdus abyssinicus Gmelin, 1789. This species measures 22 centimetres (8.7 in) in total length. It is a variable forest thrush that is generally darker than the African thrush, and has an orange bill rather than a yellow one. It is also darker than the Kurrichane thrush and lacks malar stripes. On average, individuals of this species become darker when found at higher altitudes. The Abyssinian thrush lives in the highlands of eastern Africa, ranging from South Sudan south to northern Mozambique. Its habitats include forests, woodlands, exotic plantations, parks and gardens. This species is a typical member of the genus Turdus. Its habits and biology have been little studied, because it was previously classified as a subspecies of the olive thrush.
