Cinclosomatidae - Quail-thrushes

There are five species of birds in this family. The are not thrushes or quails, although they have some of the behaviors and characteristics of both.

Four species are found in Australia and one species is found in New Guinea.

Quail-thrushes are small, ground-dwelling birds. They live in scrub areas and nest on the ground. They travel in pairs or in small groups. They forage on the ground and probe into crevices for insects. They may also eat some seeds. When they are threatened, they will usually run for cover instead of flying away.

Cinclosomatidae Photo Gallery

World Status Key
Least Concern Near Threatened Vulnerable Endangered Critically Endangered Extinct in the Wild Extinct
Status and range is taken from ICUN Redlist. If no status is listed, there is not enough data to establish status.

US Status Key
Threatened in US Threatened in NH Endangered in US Endangered in NH Breeds in NH Introduced
Status taken from US Fish and Wildlife and NH Fish and Game

Other Species Around the World
Africa Asia Australia/Oceania Europe North/Central America South America NH Species
Painted Quail-thrush - Cinclosoma ajax Chestnut-breasted Quail-thrush - Cinclosoma castaneothorax Chestnut Quail-thrush - Cinclosoma castanotum		Cinnamon Quail-thrush - Cinclosoma cinnamomeum Spotted Quail-thrush - Cinclosoma punctatum