VU

Spotted Ground-thrush

Geokichla guttata

Declining

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Habitat

Forest· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorShrubland· majorMarine neritic· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies managementSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsLegislationLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives

Frequently asked questions

Why is Spotted Ground-thrush classified as Vulnerable?
Spotted Ground-thrush is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Spotted Ground-thrush live?
Spotted Ground-thrush occurs in Congo - Brazzaville, Congo - Kinshasa, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, and South Africa (plus 3 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Spotted Ground-thrush?
The main threats to Spotted Ground-thrush are 11.1, 2.1, 3.2, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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