Lesser Cuckooshrike
NameLesser Cuckooshrike
Common NameLesser Cuckooshrike
Scientific NameLalage fimbriata
FamilyCampephagidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)20
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsAdult males are dark grey on the head and upperparts, with blackish flight feathers and a slightly paler grey belly and vent. Females and immatures are similar but may be duller, sometimes exhibiting faint barring on the underparts.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of clear, whistling notes, often ascending or descending, sometimes described as a repeated 'twee-twee-twee' or 'wee-choo-wee-choo'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, Java, and Bali.
Identifying FeaturesOverall dark grey plumage with blackish head and wings, Slender build with a relatively long tail, Prefers forest canopy, Distinctive whistling calls
Description
This slender, medium-sized bird is characterized by its overall grey plumage, darker on the head and wings. It typically forages in the canopy of tropical and subtropical forests, often in mixed-species flocks, feeding primarily on insects.
