Scientific name Neocossyphus Higher classification Thrush Order Passerine | Family Turdidae Phylum Chordata Rank Genus | |
Similar Fraser's rufous thrush, Red‑tailed ant thrush, Finsch's rufous thrush, Brown‑chested alethe, Grey ground thrush |
The rufous thrushes are medium-sized insectivorous birds in the genus Neocossyphus of the thrush family Turdidae. These are African forest dwelling species. Two species are commonly called "ant-thrushes".
Species
The following species are currently recognized:
References
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