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Grey Shrike-thrush Colluricincla harmonica |
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The Grey Shrike-thrush is an inhabitant of forests and woodlands, and an altitudinal migrant. It has one of the most melodious songs of any Australian bird - hence the name harmonica. The photograph is of an immature bird. They are fairly quiet when in suburban gardens in the non-breeding season where they forage for insects in the branches of medium to large trees. Most birds arrive in Canberra in April and May. Numbers stay high until August, after which numbers decline and steadily, presumably as they return to the forests, to a low in February. Numbers have fluctuated somewhat during the survey with no obvious trend apparent. Breeding records are of nest building in late August and dependent young in early October. R=37. BR=71.
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