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Groundscraper Thrush
Gevlekte Lyster · Psophocichla litsitsirupa
A large, upright thrush of open woodland and clearings, grey above with a white breast heavily marked with black spots and two black stripes on the face. It stands tall and runs across bare ground and lawns, pausing to scrape and probe for insects, and often flicks one wing in a curious display. The loud, varied song is given from a prominent perch.
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Upright grey thrush with a boldly black-spotted white breast and two black face stripes; stands tall on open ground.
Listen for its call
Loud whistled "litsi-tsi-rupa" — its name copies the call.
Where to see it in Kruger
Resident in open woodland and short-grass clearings park-wide, feeding on bare ground and camp lawns in an upright stance.
Did you know
It stands very upright and tall, then suddenly shivers one wing as if waving hello before it runs on.
Often confused with
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