Chestnut-breasted Quail-thrush
A species of Quail-thrushes Scientific name : Cinclosoma castaneothorax Genus : Quail-thrushes
Chestnut-breasted Quail-thrush, A species of Quail-thrushes
Botanical name: Cinclosoma castaneothorax
Genus: Quail-thrushes
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Description General Info
Description
The chestnut-breasted quail-thrush (Cinclosoma castaneothorax) is a small endemic Australian bird which is predominantly found within the semi-arid desserts of New South Wales, Queensland and Perth. 
Size
25 cm
Feeding Habits
Chestnut-breasted Quail-thrush primarily consumes insects, spiders, and seeds, with prey sizes ranging from 1-7 mm. Chestnut-breasted Quail-thrush forages on the ground, using a slow, pecking method to catch food, and dismembers larger items by holding them underfoot.
Habitat
Chestnut-breasted Quail-thrush thrives in semi-arid and arid zones characterized by dry woodland scrub. These birds are particularly associated with mulga woodlands (Acacia aneura) that feature a scanty understorey. The preferred terrain is often stony, providing a suitable environment for chestnut-breasted Quail-thrush to forage and nest.
Dite type
Omnivorous
General Info
Distribution Area
The chestnut-breasted quail-thrush is found in northwestern New South Wales, western Queensland and much of Western Australia. It occurs predominantly within semi-arid zones featuring sparse woody shrubs, herbaceous vegetation and hummock grasses.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Whipbirds and wedgebills Genus
Quail-thrushes Species
Chestnut-breasted Quail-thrush 
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