Grey Shrike-thrush
Colluricincla harmonica
Family: Pachycephalidae (Whistlers, Shrike-thrushes and allies, 14 species in Australia)
Size: 24 cm
Distribution: Most of Australia apart from a few Central Australian regions
Status: Common
Habitat: Forest, woodland, scrub, mallee, gardens
References: Simpson and Day, Reader's Digest
The Grey Shrike-thrush is best known for its lovely song. Birdwatchers call this bird the "GST".

Photo: Katoomba, Blue Mountains NSW

Artwork: John Gould, 'The Birds of Australia', 1848. Original Scanned Image.
Some Birdwatching Resources
Field Guide to Australian Birds: Complete Compact Edition, by Michael Morcombe. Based on the above larger book. It's a while since I've seen this one. The publisher's commentary says that "This slimline, compact edition contains the same information on mainland and Tasmanian birds as his best-selling handbook, the Field Guide to Australian Birds. Features include plastic jacket, QuickFind system of colour tags and Quick Index ensure durability and ease of use in the field."
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