Bower's Shrikethrush
A species of Shrikethrushes Scientific name : Colluricincla boweri Genus : Shrikethrushes
Bower's Shrikethrush, A species of Shrikethrushes
Botanical name: Colluricincla boweri
Genus: Shrikethrushes
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Description
Description
Bower's shrikethrush (Colluricincla boweri), also known as the stripe-breasted shrike-thrush, is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae. It is endemic to Australia. It is found on the southeast coast of Cape York Peninsula. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
Size
21 cm
Feeding Habits
Bower's Shrikethrush's diet primarily consists of insects and occasionally frogs. Bower's Shrikethrush forages at different forest strata, predominantly below the upper canopy, adapting to wet seasons by feeding in lower layers. Bower's Shrikethrush gleans prey from foliage and twigs, with rare sallying and ground foraging.
Habitat
The habitat of bower's Shrikethrush typically comprises tropical rainforests and secondary growth areas following ecological succession, often found in regions with a high density of evergreen vegetation. These birds are most commonly associated with environments that foster lush, dense canopies and a rich understory, suitable for foraging and nesting.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Whistlers and allies Genus
Shrikethrushes Species
Bower's Shrikethrush