Mindanao Cuckooshrike
NameMindanao Cuckooshrike
Common NameMindanao Cuckooshrike
Scientific NameCoracina mindanensis
FamilyCampephagidae
Wingspan (cm)47
Length (cm)29.5
Weight (g)125
Plumage DetailsAdult males have dark grey head, back, wings, and tail. The underparts are white with prominent, dense dark grey barring from the breast to the undertail coverts. They possess a pale yellowish eye. Females are generally similar in appearance.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of loud, ringing, and often repeated 'twee-twee-twee' or 'ki-ki-ki-ki' notes, typically given from within the forest canopy.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Mindanao and several smaller adjacent islands in the southern Philippines, inhabiting lowland and montane forests.
Identifying Featuresdark grey upperparts, heavily barred white and dark grey underparts, yellowish eye, stout bill, forest habitat
Description
A medium-sized forest bird with a stout bill and distinctive plumage. It is characterized by its dark grey upperparts and heavily barred white and dark grey underparts, often found foraging in the canopy.
