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Similar in physical appearance to other species such as Cinclosoma cinnamomeum and C.c. punctatum, the chestnut quail-thrush is a medium-sized bird that resides in the lower canopy and scrub of arid and semi-arid vegetation. The male is characterised by a black breast, grey flank, and chestnut to grey-brown upper parts with white eyebrow and throat-patch. The female differs with a grey throat and breast, rufous and light brown upper parts, and a yellow-buff eyebrow and mark on throat, presenting an overall duller hue than the male. Both sexes have a white belly.
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When to see the Chestnut Quail-thrush
One bar for each month. Filled bars are the 10 months with records; pale bars are months with none. The wide bar is October, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Chestnut Quail-thrush
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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.
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Easily confused with
Spotted Quail-thrushCinclosoma punctatumThe spotted quail-thrush is a species of bird in the family Cinclosomatidae.
Cinnamon Quail-thrushCinclosoma cinnamomeumCinnamon quail-thrush have a body length of 20 cm (7.9 in), and weigh up to 50 grams (1.8 oz) when fully grown.
Chestnut-breasted Quail-thrushCinclosoma castaneothoraxVoice: Common call: Piping whistle of two and three short notes.
Side by side: Chestnut Quail-thrush vs Cinnamon Quail-thrush
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