Chestnut Quail-thrush

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Chestnut Quail-thrush (<em>Cinclosoma castanotum</em>) is a species of Jewel-babblers, Quail-thrushes (<em>Cinclosomatidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Chestnut Quail-thrush (Cinclosoma castanotum) is a species of Jewel-babblers, Quail-thrushes (Cinclosomatidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Cinclosoma; binomial: Cinclosoma castanotum; authority: Gould, 1840.

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Change English name from classic Chestnut-backed Quail-thrush to prevailing Chestnut Quail-thrush; treat as monotypic following split of C. clarum.

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