Family
Pachycephalidae
Habits
Diurnal, Pairs mate for life and jointly defend permanent territories. Nest is a bulky cup of coarse grass, bark and twigs. The nest site is variable but seldom more than 5-6 meters from the ground.
Habitat
Woodland Forest, Australia-wide; open woodland; escarpment.
Breeding
August to December, 3 to 4 creamy white eggs. Several broods may be raised in succession. Both parents share nest building, incubation and care of the young. Incubation period 17-18 days and leave the nest at 21 days.
Parks
Kakadu National Park
Diet
Carnivore, Insects; frogs and small reptiles; mammals and birds. Raids nests for eggs and nestlings.
Details
Common Name: |
Grey Shrike-thrush |
Scientific Name: |
Colluricincla harmonica |
Sub Order: |
Unavailable |
Order: |
Passeriformes |
Class: |
Aves |
Category: |
Native |
Status: |
Least Concern |
Size: |
Unavailable |
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