Blackish Cuckooshrike
NameBlackish Cuckooshrike
Common NameBlackish Cuckooshrike
Scientific NameCoracina coerulescens
FamilyCampephagidae
Wingspan (cm)38
Length (cm)26
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsAdults are uniformly dark slate-blue to blackish, often with a glossy sheen. Females may be slightly duller than males. Juveniles are paler and may show some barring.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of clear, whistled notes, often a repeated series such as 'wee-wee-wee' or 'twee-twee-twee'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Philippines, found across numerous islands including Luzon, Mindanao, Samar, Leyte, Negros, and Panay.
Identifying FeaturesUniform dark slate-blue to blackish plumage, Medium size, Whistled calls, Endemic to the Philippines
Description
This medium-sized cuckooshrike is characterized by its uniformly dark, slate-blue to blackish plumage. It typically inhabits the canopy of lowland and montane forests, where it forages for insects.
