Olive Thrush

Turdus olivaceus Linnaeus, 1766

Olive Thrush, Turdus olivaceus, is a thrush of African highlands in eastern and central parts of the continent, extending south to the Cape of Good Hope. It is closely tied to forest and woodland, and it also uses parks and large gardens where it has adapted to suburban settings. Within its range it is among the more common thrushes. The species was named by Linnaeus in 1766. It belongs to the family Turdidae and the order Passeriformes. Its breeding range is in south-eastern Africa.

Order

Passeriformes

Family

Turdidae — Thrushes

Breeding range

Africa: se