There are 11 species of birds in the Cinclosomatidae family. They are found in Australia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. This family includes the quail-thrushes and jewel-babblers. Although quail-thrushes are named because they resemble quail and thrushes, they are not closely related to either group.

Quail-thrushes are small, ground-dwelling birds that live in dry forests, woodlands, heathlands, and scrublands. They build their nests on the ground and are usually seen alone, in pairs, or in small family groups.

Quail-thrushes search for insects, spiders, and other small invertebrates by scratching through leaf litter and probing into cracks and crevices. They also eat seeds and other plant material. When threatened, they usually run quickly into dense vegetation instead of flying away.

Jewel-babblers are medium-sized, ground-dwelling birds that live in the rainforests of New Guinea. Despite their name, they are not true babblers.

They have sturdy bodies, long legs, and strong bills that they use to search through leaf litter for insects, spiders, earthworms, snails, and other small animals. Their feathers are mostly brown or black, often with bright blue, turquoise, or white markings that give them their “jewel” name.

Jewel-babblers are shy birds that usually stay hidden on the forest floor and are more often heard than seen. They build cup-shaped nests on or close to the ground and usually lay one or two eggs.