Western Quailthrush
NameWestern Quailthrush
Common NameWestern Quailthrush
Scientific NameCinclosoma marginatum
FamilyCinclosomatidae
Wingspan (cm)27.5
Length (cm)20.5
Weight (g)50
Plumage DetailsRich rufous-brown upperparts, crown, and nape. Features a distinctive black and white facial pattern with a white supercilium, black eye-stripe, and a broad white malar stripe bordered by black. A prominent black band crosses the chest, contrasting with a white belly and rufous flanks.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include clear, piping whistles, often repeated, as well as trills and churring notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsdesert, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Australia, primarily found across the arid and semi-arid interior of Western Australia, extending into parts of the Northern Territory and South Australia.
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive black and white facial markings, Prominent black chest band, Rufous-brown upperparts, Ground-dwelling behavior
Description
This medium-sized, ground-dwelling bird is characterized by its striking rufous-brown plumage and bold black and white facial and chest markings. It is typically shy, foraging for insects and seeds among the leaf litter in arid and semi-arid environments.
