RarityUncommon
Height23 cm
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Bird Calls
5 recordings of the Spotted Quail-thrush
Did You Know?
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"The Spotted Quail-thrush is the largest Australian quail-thrush species."
Field Guide
Spotted Quail-thrush
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The Spotted Quail-thrush is a secretive, ground-dwelling bird endemic to eastern and southeastern Australia, including regions from southern Queensland to western Victoria and Tasmania. This species is renowned for its camouflage, it is highly adapted to life on the forest floor, where it forages for seeds and invertebrates.
Distribution Map
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Spotted Quail-thrush has been recorded.
- Girraween National ParkKey spot🔥 ActiveQueensland · 15 species · 18 sightings · seen 8 days ago
- Lerderderg State ParkKey spot🔥 ActiveVictoria · 9 species · 13 sightings · seen 18 days ago
- Bungonia National ParkKey spotNew South Wales · 3 species · seen 61 days ago
- Cathedral Rock National ParkKey spotNew South Wales · 5 species · seen 61 days ago
- Emu Picnic Area, Nepean DamKey spotNew South Wales
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