Grey Shrike-thrush

Colluricincla harmonica

The Grey Shrike-thrush is a medium-sized songbird found in Australia and New Guinea. It has a distinctive grey plumage with a white throat and a black bill. This species is known for its melodious and varied song, often heard in the forests and woodlands it inhabits. Grey Shrike-thrushes are skilled at foraging for insects and small vertebrates, using their strong bills to extract prey from crevices. They are also known to mimic other bird species in their vocalizations. These birds are territorial and form monogamous pairs during the breeding season, building cup-shaped nests in trees or shrubs. The Grey Shrike-thrush is a common and adaptable species, often encountered in a variety of habitats including forests, woodlands, and gardens.

Habitat: Forests, woodlands, gardens