KAROO THRUSH

(Turdus smithi)

(Previously a sub-species of the Olive Thrush)

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Roberts VI / VII (  ) / 751
Clements 2000 138.0971
Howard & Moore 2
(CBOS 5)
130-264 (14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A smallish to medium bird (24 cm), endemic to South Africa.  It is a common resident over the drier parts of South Africa, inhabiting evergreen forests, parks and gardens. It is usually solitary and eats insects molluscs and spiders.
The distribution map is the combined Olive Thrush / Karoo Thrush distribution

 

List of Stamps showing Karoo Thrush

 Country

SG

Michel

Year

Value

         
No stamps issued