McGregor's Cuckooshrike
NameMcGregor's Cuckooshrike
Common NameMcGregor's Cuckooshrike
Scientific NameEdolisoma mcgregori
FamilyCampephagidae
Wingspan (cm)27
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsMales have a glossy black head, throat, and upperparts, with dark grey on the back and rump. A distinctive white patch is visible on the primaries of the folded wing. The underparts are dark grey. Females are generally paler grey overall with a less distinct or absent white wing patch.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a high-pitched, whistled 'swee-swee-swee' or 'tsee-tsee-tsee' often repeated, and various trills.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Mindanao in the southern Philippines, where it is found in montane forests.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white wing patch (especially in males), Small size for a cuckooshrike, Dark plumage (glossy black head/upperparts in males), Slender bill, Arboreal behavior in montane forests
Description
This small, dark cuckooshrike is endemic to the montane forests of Mindanao in the Philippines. Males are characterized by their glossy black head and upperparts, contrasting with a prominent white patch on the primaries. They are typically found foraging for insects in the canopy and mid-story.
