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Vanikoro Island Thrush

Turdus vanikorensis

Vanikoro Island Thrush · BirdGacha

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ATK 110

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 110).

DEF 68

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 68).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

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Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Australasia & Pacific Ocean: montane Southeastern Solomon Is. & Northern & Central Vanuatu and Utupua (Southern Temotu Is) Habitat:
8 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Turdus vanikorensis rennellianus

    Rennell (se Solomon Is.)

  • Turdus vanikorensis efatensis

    Efate and Nguna (sc Vanuatu)

  • Turdus vanikorensis becki

    Paama, Lopevi, Epi and Emae (c Vanuatu)

  • Turdus vanikorensis malekulae

    Pentecost, Malekula and Ambrym (nc Vanuatu)

  • Turdus vanikorensis mareensis · Extinct

    Mare (Loyalty Is.; probably extinct)

  • Turdus vanikorensis placens

    Vanua Lava and Ureparapara (to n of Vanua Lava; c Banks Is., n Vanuatu)

  • Turdus vanikorensis vanikorensis

    Utupua and Vanikoro (s Temotu Is., se Solomon Is.) and Santo and Malo (nw Vanuatu)

  • Turdus vanikorensis whitneyi

    Gaua (s Banks Is., n Vanuatu)

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Turdus vanikorensis

Which family does it belong to?

Thrushes (Turdidae)

Where is it found?

Australasia & Pacific Ocean: montane Southeastern Solomon Is. & Northern & Central Vanuatu and Utupua (Southern Temotu Is)

Sources & credits

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