Cinnamon Quailthrush
NameCinnamon Quailthrush
Common NameCinnamon Quailthrush
Scientific NameCinclosoma cinnamomeum
FamilyCinclosomatidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)20.5
Weight (g)42.5
Plumage DetailsMales display cinnamon-brown upperparts, a black face with prominent white supercilium and moustachial stripe, and a broad black breast band. Underparts are white with black spotting on the flanks. Females are duller, lacking the black face and breast band, with more rufous-brown on the head and breast.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a soft, mournful 'pee-ooo' or 'coo-oo-ooh' call, often repeated, and a sharp alarm call when disturbed.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsdesert, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the arid and semi-arid interior of Australia, found across central and western Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory.
Identifying FeaturesCinnamon-brown upperparts, Black and white facial pattern (male), Black breast band (male), Ground-dwelling behavior, Stout body with relatively long tail
Description
This medium-sized, ground-dwelling bird is characterized by its striking plumage, featuring cinnamon-brown upperparts and a distinctive black and white facial pattern in males. It primarily forages on the ground in arid and semi-arid environments, often running to evade predators.
