Red-and-black Thrush
Geokichla mendeni
NTNear Threatened Endemic to Indonesia
- Family
- Thrushes and Allies (Turdidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The red-and-black thrush (Geokichla mendeni), also known as the Peleng thrush, is a species of bird in the family Turdidae. It is endemic to forests on the Indonesian islands of Taliabu and Peleng, where threatened by habitat loss. Traditionally, it has been considered a subspecies of the red-backed thrush.
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Range and habitat
Peleng, in Banggai Islands, and Taliabu, in Sula Islands (off eastern Sulawesi).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Red-and-black thrush
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
