Where to see
Where to see the Orange Ground Thrush in South Africa
The orange ground thrush (Geokichla gurneyi) is a species of bird in the family Turdidae.
Geokichla gurneyi
Planning a trip
When and where to find the Orange Ground Thrush
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
Species
Geokichla gurneyi
Records
70
iNaturalist observations
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Orange Ground Thrush on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Where can you see the Orange Ground Thrush in South Africa?
The Orange Ground Thrush is most recorded in KwaZulu-Natal (64% of records), Mpumalanga (13% of records), Limpopo (13% of records), based on 70 iNaturalist observations. 1 place to stay on Spekboom in South Africa has recorded the Orange Ground Thrush on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Orange Ground Thrush?
Sightings of the Orange Ground Thrush peak from Nov to Dec, based on 70 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.
What is the Orange Ground Thrush?
The orange ground thrush (Geokichla gurneyi) is a species of bird in the family Turdidae. It is found in eastern and southern Africa.
Stays that give back
Where to stay for a chance to see the Orange Ground Thrush
Every stay on the Orange Ground Thrush page lists the species its host has recorded on or near the property. A record is a sighting, never a promise.
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