Christmas Island Thrush
Christmas Island Thrush (<em>Turdus erythropleurus</em>) is a species of Thrushes (<em>Turdidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Christmas Island Thrush (Turdus erythropleurus) is a species of Thrushes (Turdidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Turdus; binomial: Turdus erythropleurus; authority: Sharpe, 1887.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Oriental Region.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Monotypic Christmas Island Thrush Turdus erythropleurus is split from T. poliocephalus. It forms a distinct subclade of Clade D of Reeve et al. (2023). Compared to other taxa within that clade, it shows moderate differences in plumage in addition to its unique biogeography, and different voice.
