About the Russet-tailed Thrush
The russet-tailed thrush is a species of bird in the family Turdidae, closely related to the more widespread Bassian thrush. It is found in eastern Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thrushes and Allies (Turdidae) |
| Species | Zoothera heinei |
| Species Codes | rutthr1, RTTH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Russet-tailed Thrush belong to?
The Russet-tailed Thrush (Zoothera heinei) belongs to the Thrushes and Allies family (Turdidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Russet-tailed Thrush?
The russet-tailed thrush is a species of bird in the family Turdidae, closely related to the more widespread Bassian thrush. It is found in eastern Australia and Papua New Guinea....
Where can I report a Russet-tailed Thrush sighting?
You can log sightings of Russet-tailed Thrush on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rutthr1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Thrushes and Allies 194 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
194
Species in Family
695
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