The rufous thrushes, also known as flycatcher-thrushes, are medium-sized insectivorous birds in the genus Stizorhina of the thrush family Turdidae. These are African forest dwelling species. They are sometimes placed in the genus Neocossyphus.

Species

The following species are currently recognized:[1]

Genus Stizorhina Oberholser, 1899 – two species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Finsch's rufous thrush


Stizorhina finschi
(Sharpe, 1870)
Guinean Forests of West Africa Size:

Habitat:

Diet:
 LC 


Fraser's rufous thrush

Stizorhina fraseri
(Strickland, 1844)
Congolian rainforests Size:

Habitat:

Diet:
 LC 


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