The Slaty-backed Thrush is an endemic species to the island of Seram in Indonesia. It has dark slaty-grey upperparts and a paler, finely spotted belly.
Where to spot
Montane rainforests of Seram Island, Indonesia, typically at higher elevations.
How to spot
Requires quiet observation in dense montane forests. Focus on the forest floor, where it forages for invertebrates. Listening for its calls may increase detection chances.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best observed during early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Montane rainforests of Seram Island, Indonesia, typically at higher elevations.
How to spot
Requires quiet observation in dense montane forests. Focus on the forest floor, where it forages for invertebrates. Listening for its calls may increase detection chances.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best observed during early morning and late afternoon.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This thrush is poorly known due to its restricted range and the dense, often inaccessible nature of its forest habitat.
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