Southern Shrikebill
NameSouthern Shrikebill
Common NameSouthern Shrikebill
Scientific NameClytorhynchus pachycephaloides
FamilyMonarchidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)18
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsOverall dull olive-brown or grayish-brown plumage, slightly paler on the belly. The most prominent feature is the stout, pale bluish-gray to whitish bill, which is slightly hooked at the tip. Dark eyes.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include rich, whistled phrases and sometimes harsh churring or scolding notes, often with a shrike-like quality.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu in the South Pacific.
Identifying FeaturesUniform dull brown plumage, Stout, pale, slightly hooked bill, Medium size, Forest dwelling
Description
This medium-sized passerine is characterized by its uniform dull brown plumage and a distinctive stout, pale, slightly hooked bill. It typically forages in the understory and mid-story of tropical forests, often alone or in pairs.
