StatusEndemic
RarityFairly Common
Height24 cm
Did You Know?
2 Facts1
"Males and females are so differently patterned that they were once thought to be separate species."
Field Guide
Chestnut-breasted Quail-thrush
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The Chestnut-breasted Quail-thrush (*Cinclosoma castaneothorax*) is a beautifully patterned, ground-dwelling bird native to the semi-arid and arid regions of western Queensland and northwestern New South Wales. This species is a specialist of Australia’s inland scrublands, where it is most often seen walking or running rather than flying.
Distribution Map
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