Friday, December 23, 2016

CHRISTMAS ISLAND THRUSH

Photographed on Christmas Island, December 2016
955              CHRISTMAS ISLAND THRUSH            Turdus poliocephalus erythropleurus

AUSTRALIA (Christmas Island)            684

Also known as Christmas Thrush. Subspecies of Island Thrush. Endemic to Christmas Island.21 cm; 34 cm wingspan. Found in most habitat on the island, including rainforest and gardens; less common in Pandanus, dense regrowth and post-mining wasteland.






























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