Russet-tailed Thrush
Zoothera heinei

An isolated population of this species occurs in the Clarke
Range. Mostly in rainforest; rather timid, keeping to cover; Distinctive stop-
start foraging ; stands still watching and listening before running or hopping to jab bill into
litter or soil to collect invertebrates, especially worms.
The Australian Bird Guide, Peter Menkhorst et al
Classifications: | Bird, forest and grassland |
Family: | Turdidae |
Information sources: | Photo taken at Eungella by Barry Deacon |