Indochinese Cuckooshrike
NameIndochinese Cuckooshrike
Common NameIndochinese Cuckooshrike
Scientific NameCoracina polioptera
FamilyCampephagidae
Wingspan (cm)26.5
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsMales have a dark grey head, back, and upperparts, with darker grey or blackish wings and tail. The underparts are paler grey to whitish. A distinctive red eye is often visible. Females and immatures tend to have duller plumage.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of clear, whistling notes, which can be ascending or descending in pitch.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Peninsular Malaysia.
Identifying FeaturesGrey plumage with darker wings and tail, Pale underparts, Dark head or mask, Red eye (in adults), Stout bill
Description
The Indochinese Cuckooshrike is a medium-sized passerine bird characterized by its predominantly grey plumage. It typically forages in the canopy of tropical and subtropical forests, often in mixed-species flocks, primarily feeding on insects.
