The grey shrikethrush or grey shrike-thrush (Colluricincla harmonica), formerly commonly known as grey thrush, is a songbird of Australasia.
Not listed
Indigenous: Dhan.Galaadhil, Dharruwii
At a glance
FamilyWhistlers and Allies
SizeMedium
RarityCommon
HabitatInhabits most treed environments in Australia, foraging in pairs from ground level into treetops.
Best timeReported across most months in Victoria, with no narrow seasonal peak.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Cassin Finch
Range map
Range map
200approx hotspots
611400approx records
7states
Low confidenceMediumHigh confidence
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Grayish overall except for brown back and pale spot between eyes and bill (lores). Immature similar but with faint streaks on breast; juvenile more heavily streaked still, with rusty eyebrow. Sings a beautiful five-note song.
Behavior
Inhabits most treed environments in Australia, foraging in pairs from ground level into treetops.
Gallery
Regional timing
Queensland
Northern Territory
Western Australia
New South Wales
Tasmania
Victoria
South Australia
Australian Capital Territory