Grey Shrike-Thrush
Grey Shrike-Thrush
The Grey Shrike-Thrush is a resident breeding bird species in our garden here in Murray Bridge, South Australia. We really enjoy its beautiful call with its rich tones and far carrying sound. This species is known for its call, but the pair resident in out garden is not all that vocal, even when breeding. In fact, during nesting they are almost silent around here, which tends to be the opposite in many other places.
The Grey Shrike-Thrush is a common and widespread species of bird found throughout most of Australia. There is some plumage variation from one location to another. In northern Australia there are three other Shrike-Thrush species, all of which are still on my “yet to see” list.
Despite this being a resident species in our garden, it has taken me until a few days ago to get a reasonable series of photos.
Grey Shrike-Thrush
Updated Glossary of Bird Words
I’ve just done a major updating of my Glossary Of Bird Words.
This glossary contains a list of nearly 80 words and phrases that are used by birders. Many of these are not well known by non-birders. When you go to the Glossary it will contain a simple explanation of each word or phrase. By clicking on the words highlighted in colour the link takes you to an article about that word or phrase.
I am progressively working through the list posting articles about these words and phrases. I’m just over half way through so not all words have an article about them – yet. These will appear regularly on this blog over the coming months.
The Glossary can be accessed at any time by going to the contents section on the sidebar.