Copperback quail-thrush

The copperback quail-thrush (Cinclosoma clarum) is a species of bird in the family Cinclosomatidae. It was split from the chestnut quail-thrush in 2015. It is endemic to Australia. Its natural habitat is Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation.

Subspecies

 * C. c. clarum: little to no sexual dimorphism. They tend to be brown with rust-colored back bands.
 * C. c. fordianum: does exhibit sexual dimorphism. Males are gray with dark brown streaks; females are usually brownish-gray with similar patterning. Some females have a faint, narrow back band, and some have none at all.