Wallacean island thrush
The Wallacean island thrush (Turdus schlegelii), also known as the Sulawesi island thrush,[1] is a species of passerine in the family Turdidae. It is found in Indonesia and Timor-Leste. It was formerly considered to be multiple subspecies of the island thrush, but was classified as a distinct species in 2024 by the IOC and Clements checklist based on morphological and phylogenic evidence.[2][3] TaxonomyThe Wallacean island thrush was first described by ornithologist Philip Sclater in 1861 as Turdus schlegelii based on specimens collected from Timor.[1] It's binomial name, T. scheleglii was in honour of fellow ornithologist Hermann Schlegel. It was later considered to be a subspecies of the island thrush. Following a 2023 phylogenic study of the island thrush complex, and with consideration given to morphological differences, the island thrush was split into 17 species in 2024, including the Wallacean island thrush.[4] There are currently four recognized subspecies:[1]
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