RarityFairly Common
Height30 cm
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"The Copperback Quail-thrush was split from the Chestnut Quail-thrush in 215 based on genetic research, making it one of Australia’s most recently recognised bird species."
Field Guide
Copperback Quail-thrush
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The Copperback Quail-thrush (*Cinclosoma clarum*) is a ground-dwelling bird endemic to the arid woodlands and shrublands of southwestern Australia. Specially adapted to sandy soils and low shrub layers, this species is a master at blending into the sparse, dry landscapes west of the Flinders Ranges.
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