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New Caledonian Island Thrush
Turdus xanthopus
New Caledonian Island Thrush (Turdus xanthopus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.
The New Caledonian Island Thrush (Turdus xanthopus) is a member of the Turdidae family found in Australia & Oceania.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Turdidae Thrushes
- Genus Turdus
- Species xanthopus
Where it lives
New Caledonia and satellites (possibly extinct except for Yande and possibly Neba, northwest of Grande Terre)
Quick facts
- Family
- Turdidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The New Caledonian Island Thrush (Turdus xanthopus) is a species of bird in the Turdidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. It is found across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU New Caledonia and satellites (possibly extinct except for Yande and possibly Neba, nw of Grande Terre).
Frequently asked questions
Where does the New Caledonian Island Thrush live?
The New Caledonian Island Thrush is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU New Caledonia and satellites (possibly extinct except for Yande and possibly Neba, nw of Grande Terre).
What family does the New Caledonian Island Thrush belong to?
The New Caledonian Island Thrush (Turdus xanthopus) belongs to the Turdidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
Conservation
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