
Nullarbor Quail-thrush
A species of Quail-thrushes Scientific name : Cinclosoma alisteri Genus : Quail-thrushes
Nullarbor Quail-thrush, A species of Quail-thrushes
Botanical name: Cinclosoma alisteri
Genus: Quail-thrushes
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Description

The Nullarbor quail-thrush (Cinclosoma alisteri) is a species of bird in the family Psophodidae. It is the only Australian bird endemic to the Nullarbor Plain in southern Australia.

Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Nullarbor Quail-thrush primarily eats seeds, insects, and spiders. It forages on the ground with a slow, deliberate walk, often around shrubs, and exhibits digging behavior in sand using its bill to find food.
Habitat
The nullarbor Quail-thrush typically inhabits arid regions characterized by stony plains with sparse, low scrub vegetation. Although less commonly, it may also be found in surrounding sandhill areas. This bird species favors a landscape where the vegetation is suitable for ground foraging and provides adequate shelter.
Dite type
Insectivorous


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Feeding Habits
Bird food type

Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Whipbirds and wedgebills Genus
Quail-thrushes Species
Nullarbor Quail-thrush