Cinclosoma punctatum
4 Spotted Quail-thrush at Mongarlowe, NSW
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| Cinclosoma punctatum | natureguy | 12 Sep 2019 | |
| Cinclosoma punctatum | LisaH | 11 Sep 2019 |
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So lucky to see this beautiful bird, as camouflaged and did not flutter away.
6 comments
12 Sep 2019
I wondered that - well after I'd walked away, of course - because it did not fly away, even as I crunched around in the dry undergrowth, following its movements. I did see it stop - I thought to eat, but then it still carried food, so maybe just settling the food? Maybe I should adapt the CNM sighting with 'nesting'?
12 Sep 2019
It seems to have a fair bit in its beak, and if it was for itself I'd expect it to eat it straight up. I think it may be appropriate to suggest this as a breeding event.
It is apparently a ground-nester.
It is apparently a ground-nester.
12 Sep 2019
Thank you. I've amended the sighting accordingly. Wow - wonder where the nest is? Hope it's safe. Thank you for the information.
13 Sep 2019
All encounters I have had with adults of this species are in pairs or small groups and typically they fly a short distance when disturbed. They have bred at our place but only saw the young ones, not the nest.
13 Sep 2019
Oh. I didn't see a second - but I had no idea to look. Perhaps on the nest? And maybe it didn't fly off because I'm not as scary as a cow?
Location information
- Coordinates 149.956962-35.426018
- Maps Mongarlowe River
- Places Mongarlowe, NSW
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 11 Sep 2019 03:11 PM Recorded on
- LisaH Recorded by
- Yes Nesting site
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- LisaH Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Cinclosoma punctatum Intermediate size Other Birds Birds
Species information
- Cinclosoma punctatum Scientific name
- Spotted Quail-thrush Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Rare or uncommon native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1388.9m Recorded at altitude
Seasonal activity
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Nesting site
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