About the Chestnut Quail-thrush
The chestnut quail-thrush is a native Australian bird of the family Cinclosomatidae. These scrub birds are endemic to Australia and found in all states - barring Tasmania. They are relatively uncommon and are isolated to the semi-arid and arid fringes of the Australian interior.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Quail-thrushes and Jewel-babblers (Cinclosomatidae) |
| Species | Cinclosoma castanotum |
| Species Codes | chequt1, CQTH, CHQT |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut Quail-thrush belong to?
The Chestnut Quail-thrush (Cinclosoma castanotum) belongs to the Quail-thrushes and Jewel-babblers family (Cinclosomatidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut Quail-thrush?
The chestnut quail-thrush is a native Australian bird of the family Cinclosomatidae. These scrub birds are endemic to Australia and found in all states - barring Tasmania. They are relatively uncommon and are isolated to the semi-arid and arid fringes of the Australian interior....
Where can I report a Chestnut Quail-thrush sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut Quail-thrush on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chequt1, or on iNaturalist.
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