Seram Thrush (Geokichla joiceyi) [XC385048]
by Ross Gallardy from , Indonesia (call)
Seram Thrush (Geokichla joiceyi) [XC385049]
by id from , Indonesia (call)
Subspecies
No subspecies.
Zoothera dumasi (Sibley and Monroe 1990, 1993) has been split into Buru Thrush (Geokichla dumasi) and Seram Thrush (Geokichla joiceyi) following Collar (2004).
Closely related to Buru Thrush (Geokichla dumasi) and often regarded as conspecific, but considerable plumage differences. Suggestion of a supposed additional taxon on Seram erroneous, based on confusion over undertail-covert coloration.
Similar Species
None in range but Buru Thrush (Geokichla dumasi) which is similar, but also has russet mantle and white tips to greater wing-coverts.
References
See References.