Seram Thrush
Geokichla joiceyi
Seram Thrush (Geokichla joiceyi) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.
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The Seram Thrush (Geokichla joiceyi) is a member of the Turdidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 49.5 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Close to qualifying for a threatened category in the near future.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Turdidae Thrushes
- Genus Geokichla
- Species joiceyi
Quick facts
- Weight
- 49.5 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Turdidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Least Concern
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Seram Thrush is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Seram Thrush is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Seram Thrush (Geokichla joiceyi) is a member of the Turdidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It is found across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU montane Seram (ec Moluccas).
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 49.5 g, with a wing length of about 9 cm and a tail of around 6.4 cm.
The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened. That means it is close to qualifying as threatened and is worth keeping a careful eye on.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 19,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Seram Thrush?
The Seram Thrush is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 49.5 g.
Where does the Seram Thrush live?
The Seram Thrush is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU montane Seram (ec Moluccas), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Seram Thrush belong to?
The Seram Thrush (Geokichla joiceyi) belongs to the Turdidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Seram Thrush eat?
The Seram Thrush is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Seram Thrush migrate?
The Seram Thrush is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
Is the Seram Thrush endangered?
The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened That means it is close to qualifying as threatened and is worth keeping a careful eye on.
How large is the Seram Thrush's range?
The Seram Thrush has a mapped global range of about 19,000 km².
Conservation
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