Bassian Thrush
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Bassian Thrush

Zoothera lunulata

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered Endemic
<5% · Rare
overall probability at Maria Island National Park
12 Verified records at Maria Island National Park
May Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's active during daytime hours (6am–6pm)

The Bassian thrush (Zoothera lunulata), also known as the olive-tailed thrush, is a medium-sized mostly insectivorous thrush found from northern Queensland to southeastern Australia. It also occurs in Tasmania, on some larger islands of Bass Strait, and on Kangaroo Island. The thrushes range from 27 to 29 cm (10.5 to 11.5 in) in length and average 100 g (3.5 oz) in weight. It is estimated that the range-wide population is large, though no official count has ever been established. The population appears to be declining because of ongoing habitat destruction and degradation, but not at a rate that is concerning. The Bassian thrush lives in shrubland, forests, and rainforests. Wikipedia →

<5% of wildlife watchers report a Bassian Thrush sighting in Maria Island National Park, based on 12 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

Closest Relatives at Maria Island National Park

Eurasian Blackbird
LC Endemic

Eurasian Blackbird

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Turdus merula

5–10% · Rare
Australian Magpie
LC

Australian Magpie

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Gymnorhina tibicen

80–90% · Very likely
Yellow Wattlebird
LC Endemic

Yellow Wattlebird

🌙 Nocturnal Bird

Anthochaera paradoxa

70–80% · Very likely
Grey Fantail
LC

Grey Fantail

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Rhipidura albiscapa

70–80% · Very likely
Flame Robin
LC Endemic

Flame Robin

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Petroica phoenicea

70–80% · Very likely
Black Currawong
LC Endemic

Black Currawong

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Strepera fuliginosa

70–80% · Very likely
Welcome Swallow
LC

Welcome Swallow

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Hirundo neoxena

60–70% · Likely
Yellow-rumped Thornbill
LC Endemic

Yellow-rumped Thornbill

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Acanthiza chrysorrhoa

60–70% · Likely
Black-headed Honeyeater
LC Endemic

Black-headed Honeyeater

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Melithreptus affinis

60–70% · Likely
Forest Raven
LC Endemic

Forest Raven

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Corvus tasmanicus

60–70% · Likely
Scarlet Robin
LC Endemic

Scarlet Robin

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Petroica boodang

60–70% · Likely
Tree Martin
LC

Tree Martin

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Petrochelidon nigricans

50–60% · Likely

📅 Monthly Probability

5–10
Jan
<5
Feb
<5
Mar
5–10
Apr
10–20
May
5–10
Jun
<5
Jul
<5
Aug
<5
Sep
10–20
Oct
<5
Nov
<5
Dec

☀️ When They're Spotted

Most active during daytime hours (6am–6pm) · across all parks (global)

☀️Diurnal
☀️🌙🌙12am6am12pm6pm12am

Global Distribution

Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.

where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is)  ·  parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Probability
1 Lamington National Park 🇦🇺 Australia
10–20%
2 Wilsons Promontory National Park 🇦🇺 Australia
10–20%
3 Great Otway National Park 🇦🇺 Australia
10–20%
4 Freycinet National Park 🇦🇺 Australia
10–20%
5 Kosciuszko National Park 🇦🇺 Australia
5–10%
6 Grampians National Park 🇦🇺 Australia
5–10%
7 Royal National Park 🇦🇺 Australia
5–10%
8 Booderee National Park 🇦🇺 Australia
5–10%
9 Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park 🇦🇺 Australia
5–10%
10 Maria Island National Park 🇦🇺 Australia
<5%
11 Springbrook National Park 🇦🇺 Australia
<5%
12 Blue Mountains National Park 🇦🇺 Australia
<5%
13 Daintree National Park 🇦🇺 Australia
Insufficient data

Quick answers

What are the chances of seeing a Bassian Thrush in Maria Island National Park?

About 4% of wildlife watchers report a Bassian Thrush sighting in Maria Island National Park, based on 12 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

When is the best time to see Bassian Thrush in Maria Island National Park?

May has the highest sighting rate for Bassian Thrush in Maria Island National Park in our monthly data.

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