About the Chestnut-backed Thrush
The chestnut-backed thrush is a ground thrush species endemic to Lombok, Timor and the Lesser Sunda Islands in Indonesia. The species is rapidly declining and it is already extinct on Lombok and possibly on Lesser Sunda.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thrushes and Allies (Turdidae) |
| Species | Geokichla dohertyi |
| Species Codes | chbthr1, CBTH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut-backed Thrush belong to?
The Chestnut-backed Thrush (Geokichla dohertyi) belongs to the Thrushes and Allies family (Turdidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut-backed Thrush?
The chestnut-backed thrush is a ground thrush species endemic to Lombok, Timor and the Lesser Sunda Islands in Indonesia. The species is rapidly declining and it is already extinct on Lombok and possibly on Lesser Sunda....
Where can I report a Chestnut-backed Thrush sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut-backed Thrush on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chbthr1, or on iNaturalist.
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