About the Rusty-backed Thrush
The red-backed thrush or rusty-backed thrush is a species of bird in the family Turdidae. Traditionally, it included the red-and-black thrush as a subspecies. It is endemic to forests on Sulawesi and the nearby islands of Buton and Kabaena in Indonesia. It is becoming rare due to habitat destruction.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thrushes and Allies (Turdidae) |
| Species | Geokichla erythronota |
| Species Codes | rubthr2, RBTH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rusty-backed Thrush belong to?
The Rusty-backed Thrush (Geokichla erythronota) belongs to the Thrushes and Allies family (Turdidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rusty-backed Thrush?
The red-backed thrush or rusty-backed thrush is a species of bird in the family Turdidae. Traditionally, it included the red-and-black thrush as a subspecies. It is endemic to forests on Sulawesi and the nearby islands of Buton and Kabaena in Indonesia. It is becoming rare due to habitat destruction...
Where can I report a Rusty-backed Thrush sighting?
You can log sightings of Rusty-backed Thrush on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rubthr2, or on iNaturalist.
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