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Wallacean Island Thrush

Turdus schlegelii

Wallacean Island Thrush (Turdus schlegelii) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.

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The Wallacean Island Thrush (Turdus schlegelii) is a member of the Turdidae family found in Australia & Oceania.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Passeriformes
  3. Family Turdidae Thrushes
  4. Genus Turdus
  5. Species schlegelii

Where it lives

Montane Sulawesi and Timor

Quick facts

Family
Turdidae

Biology & behaviour

The Wallacean Island Thrush (Turdus schlegelii) is a species of bird in the Turdidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU montane Sulawesi and Timor.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Wallacean Island Thrush live?

The Wallacean Island Thrush is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU montane Sulawesi and Timor.

What family does the Wallacean Island Thrush belong to?

The Wallacean Island Thrush (Turdus schlegelii) belongs to the Turdidae family, in the order Passeriformes.

Conservation

Not Evaluated

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