About the Bassian Thrush
The Bassian thrush, also known as the olive-tailed thrush, is a medium-sized mostly insectivorous thrush found from northern Queensland to southeastern Australia. It also occurs in Tasmania, on some larger islands of Bass Strait, and on Kangaroo Island. The thrushes range from 27 to 29 cm in length and average 100 g (3.5 oz) in weight.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thrushes and Allies (Turdidae) |
| Species | Zoothera lunulata |
| Species Codes | oltthr1, BATH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bassian Thrush belong to?
The Bassian Thrush (Zoothera lunulata) belongs to the Thrushes and Allies family (Turdidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Bassian Thrush?
The Bassian thrush, also known as the olive-tailed thrush, is a medium-sized mostly insectivorous thrush found from northern Queensland to southeastern Australia. It also occurs in Tasmania, on some larger islands of Bass Strait, and on Kangaroo Island. The thrushes range from 27 to 29 cm in length ...
Where can I report a Bassian Thrush sighting?
You can log sightings of Bassian Thrush on eBird (ebird.org) using species code oltthr1, or on iNaturalist.
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