The cinnamon quail-thrush (Cinclosoma cinnamomeum) is cryptic arid-zone species that is endemic to Australia.[2] This small to medium-sized species of bird is found in the arid and semi-arid regions of central Australia.[3]
This species is a member of the family Cinclosomatidae, which is a group of passerine birds native to Australia and nearby areas. The quail-thrushes (Cinclosoma), which the cinnamon quail-thrush is a member of, belong to this family.
Descriptionedit
Cinnamon quail-thrush have a body-length of 20 cm, and weigh up to 50 grams when fully grown.[4] Male birds are characterised by a white eyebrow, black face and a broad white streak down the sides of a black throat. The upperparts of their body are plain cinnamon-rufous with buff-white patches on the upper breast and a broad black band below. The outer tail feathers are black with white tips. The female has similar features but duller with a buff-white throat and eyebrow. Their upper breast is grey and they have no black on the underside. Juveniles have the same markings but males may have an indistinct breast band.[5] They have high-pitched, slightly hissing calls (voices).[6]
Distribution and habitatedit
The cinnamon quail-thrush is an Australian endemic that is typically found in arid and semi-arid regions of central Australia.[3] These regions are defined by the presence of desert vegetation and land forms as well as by low rainfall, with less than 500 mm per annum in most areas.[7] Its distribution size is estimated to be 831,000 square kilometers,[8] spanning over southwest Queensland, northwest New South Wales, northeastern South Australia and the southeast of the Northern Territory.[3] Within these areas the cinnamon quail-thrush has been found in grass and shrublands;[8] however, it is more commonly found among dry stony areas, especially around dry creek lines.[4]
Behaviour and ecologyedit
Behaviouredit
These terrestrial birds are fairly weak fliers and prefer to squat or run when disturbed.[9]
Dietedit
Cinnamon quail-thrushes are exclusively ground foragers, eating a wide range of invertebrates (including grasshoppers, bugs, beetles, flies and ants), and seeds of both native and introduced flora species.[2]
Breedingedit
These birds are found alone, in pairs or small family groups. Males sing continuously at daybreak in the breeding season, which is normally in the months of July to September.[10][6] Breeding occurs on the ground, with cup-shaped nests being built in depressions and lined with strips of bark, fine grass or sticks. The nest is usually located amongst rocky areas, against fallen branches or under low bushes or sparse tufts of grass. The clutch can contain two or three eggs.[9]
Migrationedit
There is no evidence of the cinnamon quail-thrush having large-scale seasonal movements.[8]
Conservation statusedit
While the cinnamon quail-thrush's population has not been measured, it is thought that the species is slowly declining due to ongoing habitat degradation caused by livestock and introduced herbivores. The species is evaluated as least concern on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.[8]
Referencesedit
^BirdLife International (2016). "Cinclosoma cinnamomeum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T103693226A94014473. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T103693226A94014473.en. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
^ ab. Ausemade.com.au. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 18 August 2018.
^ abc"Cinclosoma [cinnamomeum or alisteri] (Cinnamon or Nullarbor Quail-thrush) - Avibase". Avibase.bsc-eoc.org. Retrieved 18 August 2018.
^ ab"A Northern sighting of the Cinnamon Quail-thrush 'Inclosoma cinnamomeum' in Queensland". Sunbird: Journal of the Queensland Ornithological Society. 24 (4). 1 December 1994. Retrieved 18 August 2018.
^Simpson, Ken (1999).’’Field Guide to the Birds of Australia’’, p. 212.Penguin Books, Australia. ISBN0-670-87918-5.
^ abSolutions, Intermast IT. "Nullarbor Quail-thrush - Australian Birds - photographs by Graeme Chapman". Graemechapman.com.au. Retrieved 18 August 2018.
^. Archived from the original on 2013-10-29. Retrieved 2013-10-26.
^ abcd"(Cinclosoma cinnamomeum) - BirdLife species factsheet". Birdlife.org. Retrieved 18 August 2018.
^ ab"Chestnut Quail-thrush - Profile". NSW Government: Office of Environment & Heritage. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
^Morcombe, Michael (2012) Field Guide to Australian Birds. Pascal Press, Glebe, NSW. Revised edition. ISBN978174021417-9
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The cinnamon quail thrush Cinclosoma cinnamomeum is cryptic arid zone species that is endemic to Australia 2 This small to medium sized species of bird is found in the arid and semi arid regions of central Australia 3 Cinnamon quail thrushConservation statusLeast Concern IUCN 3 1 1 Scientific classificationDomain EukaryotaKingdom AnimaliaPhylum ChordataClass AvesOrder PasseriformesFamily CinclosomatidaeGenus CinclosomaSpecies C cinnamomeumBinomial nameCinclosoma cinnamomeumGould 1846 Contents 1 Taxonomy 2 Description 3 Distribution and habitat 4 Behaviour and ecology 4 1 Behaviour 4 2 Diet 4 3 Breeding 4 4 Migration 5 Conservation status 6 ReferencesTaxonomy editThis species is a member of the family Cinclosomatidae which is a group of passerine birds native to Australia and nearby areas The quail thrushes Cinclosoma which the cinnamon quail thrush is a member of belong to this family Description editCinnamon quail thrush have a body length of 20 cm and weigh up to 50 grams when fully grown 4 Male birds are characterised by a white eyebrow black face and a broad white streak down the sides of a black throat The upperparts of their body are plain cinnamon rufous with buff white patches on the upper breast and a broad black band below The outer tail feathers are black with white tips The female has similar features but duller with a buff white throat and eyebrow Their upper breast is grey and they have no black on the underside Juveniles have the same markings but males may have an indistinct breast band 5 They have high pitched slightly hissing calls voices 6 Distribution and habitat editThe cinnamon quail thrush is an Australian endemic that is typically found in arid and semi arid regions of central Australia 3 These regions are defined by the presence of desert vegetation and land forms as well as by low rainfall with less than 500 mm per annum in most areas 7 Its distribution size is estimated to be 831 000 square kilometers 8 spanning over southwest Queensland northwest New South Wales northeastern South Australia and the southeast of the Northern Territory 3 Within these areas the cinnamon quail thrush has been found in grass and shrublands 8 however it is more commonly found among dry stony areas especially around dry creek lines 4 Behaviour and ecology editBehaviour edit These terrestrial birds are fairly weak fliers and prefer to squat or run when disturbed 9 Diet edit Cinnamon quail thrushes are exclusively ground foragers eating a wide range of invertebrates including grasshoppers bugs beetles flies and ants and seeds of both native and introduced flora species 2 Breeding edit These birds are found alone in pairs or small family groups Males sing continuously at daybreak in the breeding season which is normally in the months of July to September 10 6 Breeding occurs on the ground with cup shaped nests being built in depressions and lined with strips of bark fine grass or sticks The nest is usually located amongst rocky areas against fallen branches or under low bushes or sparse tufts of grass The clutch can contain two or three eggs 9 Migration edit There is no evidence of the cinnamon quail thrush having large scale seasonal movements 8 Conservation status editWhile the cinnamon quail thrush s population has not been measured it is thought that the species is slowly declining due to ongoing habitat degradation caused by livestock and introduced herbivores The species is evaluated as least concern on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 8 References edit BirdLife International 2016 Cinclosoma cinnamomeum IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2016 e T103693226A94014473 doi 10 2305 IUCN UK 2016 3 RLTS T103693226A94014473 en Retrieved 11 November 2021 a b NT Travel Cinnamon Quail thrush Cinclosoma cinnamomeum Alice Springs Desert Park Northern Territory Australia Ausemade com au Archived from the original on 23 September 2015 Retrieved 18 August 2018 a b c Cinclosoma cinnamomeum or alisteri Cinnamon or Nullarbor Quail thrush Avibase Avibase bsc eoc org Retrieved 18 August 2018 a b A Northern sighting of the Cinnamon Quail thrush Inclosoma cinnamomeum in Queensland Sunbird Journal of the Queensland Ornithological Society 24 4 1 December 1994 Retrieved 18 August 2018 Simpson Ken 1999 Field Guide to the Birds of Australia p 212 Penguin Books Australia ISBN 0 670 87918 5 a b Solutions Intermast IT Nullarbor Quail thrush Australian Birds photographs by Graeme Chapman Graemechapman com au Retrieved 18 August 2018 Sustainability in Australia s arid lands CSIRO Archived from the original on 2013 10 29 Retrieved 2013 10 26 a b c d Cinclosoma cinnamomeum BirdLife species factsheet Birdlife org Retrieved 18 August 2018 a b Chestnut Quail thrush Profile NSW Government Office of Environment amp Heritage Retrieved 27 August 2018 Morcombe Michael 2012 Field Guide to Australian Birds Pascal Press Glebe NSW Revised edition ISBN 978174021417 9 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Cinnamon 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