Spotted Morning-Thrush
Cichladusa guttata
Silhouette: Martin Bulla, based on François Desbordes' illustration · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyMuscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers, Robins, and Chats)
- GenusCichladusa (Palm-Thrushes)
- SpeciesCichladusa guttata (Spotted Morning-Thrush)
About the Spotted Morning-Thrush
The spotted palm thrush (Cichladusa guttata), also known as the spotted morning-thrush, is a species of bird in the Muscicapidae family. They are small birds mostly consisting of the colors brown, black, and cream. They can be found in eastern African countries such as Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. Their natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, dry savanna, and subtropical or tropical moist shrubland. This bird is a forager that has a diet consisting of invertebrates. These birds create a variety of different vocal duets as a form of communication.
The spotted palm thrush measures around 16-17 centimeters (6.3-6.7 inches) long and weighs around 17-30 grams (<0.1 pounds). This bird features a warm brown color from crown to back and wings, with a dark brown eye stripe, and black-arrowed, creamy white underparts. The males and females are monomorphic, having little variance in their appearance regardless of sex.
The spotted palm thrush is located in most parts of Ethiopia, South Sudan, Uganda, Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania. They can also be found in the easternmost parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Spotted Morning-Thrush in Meru National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samburu National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 2 | Lake Manyara National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 3 | Murchison Falls National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 4 | Tsavo West National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 5 | Mkomazi National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 6 | Amboseli National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 7 | Nairobi National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 8 | Tarangire National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 9 | Selous Game Reserve | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 10 | Tsavo East National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 11 | Ngorongoro Conservation Area | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 12 | Meru National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 13 | Ruaha National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 14 | Kidepo Valley National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 15 | Mikumi National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 16 | Serengeti National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 17 | Arusha National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 18 | Lake Mburo National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 19 | Lake Nakuru National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 20 | Queen Elizabeth National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 21 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 22 | Kibale National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 23 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 24 | Masai Mara National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Spotted Morning-Thrush in Meru National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Spotted Morning-Thrush sighting in Meru National Park, based on 13 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Spotted Morning-Thrush in Meru National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Spotted Morning-Thrush in Meru National Park in our monthly data.