Thursday, November 25, 2010

Grey Shrike-thrush

Another bird we hear ,and catch glimpses of, is the Grey Shrike-thrush.
It is a fairly shy bird and I haven't managed a photo so far. It has a delightful song especially early in the day but also throughout the day.

Scientific name :  Colluricincla  harmonica
Common name : Grey Shrike-thrush

It is drab grey bird of similar size to the Oriole. Diet includes insects, spiders, frogs and lizards and maybe fruit and seeds.  It is a difficult bird to get to know as it rapidly decamps whenever  it is approached.  The link to the  song really does not do it justice -  the birds around here are more melodic :

http://birdsinbackyards.net/images/audio/colluricincla-harmonica.mp3

details  of the bird :

http://birdsinbackyards.net/species/Colluricincla-harmonica


It is a lovely bird to hear and have around on the property

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