Orange Ground-Thrush
Zoothera gurneyi
Evergreen forests. Rich orange throat and breast. Bold white wing bar.
Chats, Robins, Thrushes
NT
Not Endemic
Description
Uncommon, localised resident. Told by dark bill, rich orange throat, breast and flanks and bold white wing-bars. Immature has darker mottled underparts. Sings mostly at dawn and at last light, a variety of whistled phrases with clear notes and complicated trills. Occurs singly or in pairs in mist-belt evergreen forests. Seldom seen; secretive.
Quick Facts
Size
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Names
A: Oranjelyster
Z: inswinswi
G: Gurneys Grunddrossel
Bird Family
Largely terrestrial, insectivorous or frugivorous birds that sing from trees, some robins rating as among our finest songsters. The sexes are alike unless otherwise stated, while immatures usually have the feathers of the upperparts pale-edged, the underparts spotted.
Distribution
Gallery
Behaviour
Breeding
Habitat
Occurs singly or in pairs in mist-belt evergreen 'forests.
