Learn what every symbol on the card means.Full credits and sources at beakbrain.com/symbols
ID tip
The New Caledonian island thrush is a medium-sized bird with very little sexual dimorphism, with females weighing slightly more than males. Adults are brown overall, with a dark crown and back and a slightly rufous belly. It has a yellow bill and eye-ring and brownish-yellow legs. The fledgling plumage is said to resemble the adults but with a blackish bill and faintly spotted underparts.
Text from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
About the New Caledonian Island Thrush
The New Caledonian island thrush is a species of passerine bird in the thrush family Turdidae. It is endemic to New Caledonia, it was thought extinct until it was discovered on the islands of Néba and Yandé in 1978. It was formerly considered to be a subspecies of the island thrush until 2024 when the island thrush was split into 17 species by the IOC and Clements checklist.
Text adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Easily confused with
Campina ThrushTurdus arthuriThe campina thrush is 21.5 to 24 cm (8.5 to 9.4 in) long and weighs 50 to 66 g (1.8 to 2.3 oz).
Ethiopian ThrushTurdus simensisThe Ethiopian thrush is a species of bird in the family Turdidae.
Learn the New Caledonian Island Thrush in the BeakBrain App
Photo and call practice. Coming soon to iPhone and Android.
Play today's Daily BirdEvery photo and recording on this page is credited to its author under the licence shown. Spotted a problem with this page, or have a better photo? Contribute.