Little Shrikethrush
NameLittle Shrikethrush
Common NameLittle Shrikethrush
Scientific NameColluricincla megarhyncha
FamilyPachycephalidae
Wingspan (cm)27.5
Length (cm)17.5
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsHead and nape are grey, transitioning to olive-brown on the back and wings. The underparts are rufous-brown, becoming paler on the belly, with a pale eye-ring often visible.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its rich, melodious, often whistled calls, which can be varied and include phrases like 'whi-whi-who-wit' or 'choo-choo-choo-ee'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in New Guinea and adjacent islands, as well as coastal northern and eastern Australia.
Identifying FeaturesGrey head, Olive-brown back, Rufous-brown underparts, Melodious whistling call, Stout bill
Description
A small to medium-sized, rather drab bird with a grey head and olive-brown upperparts, contrasting with rufous-brown underparts. It typically forages in the lower to mid-canopy of dense forests, often heard before seen.
