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Bassian Thrush
Zoothera lunulata(Latham, 1801)
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At a glance
The Bassian Thrush is a medium-sized bird, about 25–30 cm long, listed as Least Concern and endemic to Australia. It can be seen year-round.
- Size
- 25–30 cm
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
- Origin
- Endemic
- Best seen
- Year-round
- Commonness
- Endemic
01 · Identification
How to tell it apart
What does a Bassian Thrush look like?
The Bassian Thrush is a medium-sized bird, about 25–30 cm long and weighing 75–142 g.
The Bassian thrush, also known as the olive-tailed thrush, is a medium-sized mostly insectivorous thrush found from northern Queensland to southeastern Australia. It also occurs in Tasmania, on some larger islands of Bass Strait, and on Kangaroo Island. The thrushes range from 27 to 29 cm in length and average 100 g (3.5 oz) in weight.
Description · wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
03 · When
When to look
When can you see a Bassian Thrush?
The Bassian Thrush is present across its Australian range year-round, so it can be seen in any month.
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04 · Voice
What it sounds like
Call
jimchurches · South Wolumla NSW 2550, Australia
Call
Sofia Zvolanek · South Turramurra NSW 2074, Australia
05 · Behaviour
Habits and haunts
What does a Bassian Thrush eat?
The Bassian Thrush feeds on terrestrial invertebrates, usually foraging in pairs or alone.
06 · Gallery
Plumage up close
2 photos
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