Red-tailed Ant Thrush

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Red-tailed Ant Thrush (<em>Neocossyphus rufus</em>) is a species of Thrushes (<em>Turdidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Red-tailed Ant Thrush (Neocossyphus rufus) is a species of Thrushes (Turdidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Neocossyphus; binomial: Neocossyphus rufus; authority: (Fischer, GA & Reichenow, 1884).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Change English name of Red-tailed Rufous Thrush to Red-tailed Ant Thrush (N. Borrow, BoWA).

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