Nullarbor Quailthrush
NameNullarbor Quailthrush
Common NameNullarbor Quail-thrush
Scientific NameCinclosoma alisteri
FamilyCinclosomatidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)19.5
Weight (g)42.5
Plumage DetailsMales have a rufous-brown crown and back, a prominent white supercilium, a black eye-stripe, and a white throat bordered by a broad black breast band. The flanks are rufous-brown, and the belly is white. Females are similar but lack the black eye-stripe and breast band, having a duller brown face and breast.
Vocalization / CallTypically a soft, whistling 'pee-ooo' or 'choo-choo-choo' call, often repeated. They also emit a sharp alarm call when disturbed.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsdesert, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Nullarbor Plain region of southern Australia, primarily found in Western Australia and South Australia.
Identifying FeaturesRufous-brown upperparts, White supercilium, Black eye-stripe (male), Black breast band (male), White throat, Ground-dwelling behavior
Description
This medium-sized, ground-dwelling bird is characterized by its cryptic brown plumage and distinctive facial markings. It forages primarily on the ground for insects and seeds in the arid and semi-arid environments of the Nullarbor Plain.
