The most depressing sound in the world is the tweeting of the Olive Thrush, Turdus olivaceous. It’s the first bird to wake up for the dawn chorus just before the earliest light leaks over the horizon ...

A common resident over most of South Africa and Southern Namibia. Favours evergreen forest, riverine bush, exotic plantations, gardens, parks and orchards. Usually singly or in pairs. Forages on ...

The olive-sided flycatcher has one of birders' best-loved calls, "Quick Three Beers," which is loud and ringing. Search online for "hermit thrush song" to find videos of this bird performing its ...

DESCRIPTION: The Bicknell's thrush is a medium-sized thrush, typically 16-17 centimeters in length and weighing approximately 26-30 grams. Distinguishing physical characteristics include olive-brown ...