Chestnut-breasted Quailthrush
NameChestnut-breasted Quailthrush
Common NameChestnut-breasted Quailthrush
Scientific NameCinclosoma castaneothorax
FamilyCinclosomatidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)55
Plumage DetailsMales have a black face with a prominent white supercilium and moustachial stripe, a chestnut breast band, and a white belly with black barring on the flanks. The back and wings are brown, with white spots on the wing coverts. Females are duller, lacking the black face and chestnut breast, having a more uniform brown head and breast.
Vocalization / CallIts call is typically a loud, clear 'choo-choo-choo' or 'chip-chip-chip' often repeated, sometimes with a whistling quality. It also produces softer contact calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsdesert, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Australia, found in the arid and semi-arid interior, primarily in Western Australia, South Australia, and the Northern Territory, inhabiting mulga and acacia scrublands.
Identifying FeaturesChestnut breast band (males), Black face with white stripes (males), White spots on wing coverts, Ground-dwelling behavior, Cryptic brown plumage
Description
The Chestnut-breasted Quailthrush is a medium-sized, ground-dwelling bird found in arid and semi-arid regions of Australia. It is known for its cryptic plumage, which provides excellent camouflage among the rocky, sparse vegetation of its habitat, and its habit of foraging on the ground.
