Russet-tailed Thrush

Zoothera heinei

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RarityUncommon

Height25 cm

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"The Russet-tailed Thrush’s song is a thin, falling “whee-doo” that carries beautifully through wet forest gullies and is distinct from the Bassian Thrush’s song."

Field Guide

Russet-tailed Thrush

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The Russet-tailed Thrush (*Zoothera heinei*) is a large, ground-dwelling thrush found in the wet forests of eastern Australia and parts of New Guinea. Found in dense understorey, its rich plumage and secretive behaviour provide excellent camouflage on the forest floor.