shrike-thrush

Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris

n.


a genus of AustralasianShrikes, Collyriocincla (q.v.). The species are – – Bower's Shrike-Thrush – – Collyriocincla boweri, Ramsay.

♣ Brown S. – T. – – C. brunnea, Gould.

♣ Buff-bellied S. – T. – – C. rufiventris, Gould.

♣ Grey S. – T. – – C. harmonica, Lath.; called also Port JacksonThrush (q.v.).

♣ Little Shrike-Thrush – – Collyriocincla parvula, Gould.

♣ Pale-bellied S. – T. – – C. pallidirostris, Sharpe.

♣ Rufous-breasted S. – T. – – C. rufigaster, Gould.

♣ Whistling S. – T. – – C. rectirostris, Jard. and Selb.;see Duke Willy.

1896. `The Melburnian,' Aug. 28, p. 54:

«With gathering shadows the spotted thrush of England givesforth from the top-most pine branch his full and varied notes;notes which no Australian bird can challenge, not even theshrike-thrush on the hill side, piping hard to rival his songevery bright spring morning.»

Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris

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