Tristan Thrush
Turdus eremita
NTNear Threatened Endemic to St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
- Family
- Thrushes and Allies (Turdidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Tristan thrush (Turdus eremita), also known as the starchy, is a species of bird in the thrush family that is endemic to the British overseas territories of the isolated Tristan da Cunha archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean.
The isolation of its habitat forced the Tristan thrush to adapt to its current niche: the species is known to scavenge, and also predate on eggs and even other birds of its size class, though it also feeds on more typical fare such as invertebrates and plant matter.
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Range and habitat
Continents
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Tristan thrush
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.