Grey Shrike-thrush

Description:

I think this could be a male. Any clarification would be appreciated! The Grey Shrike-thrush is predominately grey with the nominate race C.h.h. (this spotting) having a pronounced olive-brown colour across the back. They have a black bill with distinct white lores.

Habitat:

Mt Wooroolin park area.

Notes:

This is the first time I have seen a Grey Shrike-thrush at Mt Wooroolin! I was so excited that I couldn't identify it...my mum did :D Unfortunately we didn't get to hear it sing but it seemed pretty comfortable to come within about 1m (3.3feet) to pick up food. In the third picture it was perched approximately 2m (6.7feet) above the ground but close to us. "The Grey Shrike-thrush is one of the best-loved and most distinctive songbirds of Australia. " (Birdlife Australia: http://birdlife.org.au/bird-profile/Grey... ). I have heard these birds sing here in Derby, that is how I was eventually able to identify the bird. I think their sound and song is up there with the Butcherbirds, Magpies, and Currawongs...beautiful and mellow. Further reference: The Michael Morcombe eGuide to Australian Birds, Mobile App.