Grey Cuckooshrike
NameGrey Cuckooshrike
Common NameGrey Cuckooshrike
Scientific NameCeblepyris caesia
FamilyCampephagidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)26.5
Weight (g)70
Plumage DetailsAdult males are entirely slate-grey, with a slightly paler belly. Females are similar but may be marginally paler overall. Juveniles exhibit browner plumage with some faint barring.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a distinctive, clear, whistled 'twee-twee-twee' or a longer, descending 'twee-twee-twee-twee-twee-twee-twee', sometimes interspersed with a harsh 'churr'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in eastern and southern Africa, ranging from Kenya and Uganda southwards through the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa.
Identifying FeaturesUniform slate-grey plumage, Stout, slightly hooked bill, Medium body size, Deliberate movements when foraging
Description
This medium-sized bird is characterized by its uniform slate-grey plumage and stout, slightly hooked bill. It typically forages deliberately for insects in the canopy of forests, often moving slowly through the foliage.
