Karoo Thrush

Turdus smithi

The Karoo thrush, also known as Smith's thrush, is a member of the thrush family in Africa. It has traditionally been considered a subspecies of the olive thrush, but is increasingly treated as a separate species. The specific name honours the Scottish military surgeon and zoologist Sir Andrew Smith.

Scientific name

Turdus smithi

Family

Thrushes and Allies

IUCN status

LC