Sandstone Shrikethrush
NameSandstone Shrikethrush
Common NameSandstone Shrikethrush
Scientific NamePachycephala rufiventris bynoei
FamilyPachycephalidae
Wingspan (cm)27
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsAdults have greyish-brown upperparts, including the crown, back, and wings. The underparts are a distinctive warm rufous or cinnamon color, extending from the throat to the undertail coverts. The bill is dark grey.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its rich, melodious whistling calls, often described as a 'joey-joey' or 'e-chong' phrase, sometimes ending with a whip-like crack.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, desert, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Kimberley region of Western Australia and adjacent parts of the Northern Territory, primarily inhabiting sandstone country and rocky gorges.
Identifying Featuresgrey upperparts, rufous underparts, stout dark bill, preference for rocky habitats
Description
A medium-sized passerine bird characterized by its grey upperparts and warm rufous underparts. This subspecies is typically found in arid and semi-arid rocky woodlands, where it forages for insects and other invertebrates.
