Boyer's Cuckooshrike
NameBoyer's Cuckooshrike
Common NameBoyer's Cuckooshrike
Scientific NameCoracina boyeri
FamilyCampephagidae
Wingspan (cm)38
Length (cm)25.5
Weight (g)55
Plumage DetailsAdults are uniformly grey, with a darker grey to black mask extending from the lores through the eye and ear-coverts. Flight feathers and tail are darker, often blackish. Females are similar to males, perhaps slightly paler.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include clear, whistled notes, often descending, and sometimes a harsh 'churr' sound.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to New Guinea and several adjacent islands, including the Aru Islands and D'Entrecasteaux Islands.
Identifying FeaturesOverall grey plumage, Dark grey to black facial mask, Medium-sized forest bird
Description
This medium-sized cuckooshrike is characterized by its uniform grey plumage and a distinctive dark mask. It typically forages for insects in the canopy of tropical lowland forests, often moving deliberately through the branches.
