Rufous Shrike-thrush

Colluricincla megarhyncha

The Rufous Shrike-thrush is a medium-sized songbird native to Australia and New Guinea. It is known for its melodious and varied song, often heard in the dense undergrowth of moist forests. This species has a distinctive rufous-brown plumage with a white throat and belly. It forages on the ground for insects, spiders, and small vertebrates, using its strong bill to probe leaf litter and soil. The Rufous Shrike-thrush is a territorial bird, often seen singly or in pairs. It builds cup-shaped nests in dense vegetation, where the female lays and incubates the eggs. This species is not considered globally threatened.

Habitat: Moist forests and woodlands