Stout-billed Cuckooshrike
NameStout-billed Cuckooshrike
Common NameStout-billed Cuckooshrike
Scientific NameCoracina caeruleogrisea
FamilyCampephagidae
Wingspan (cm)48
Length (cm)29
Weight (g)125
Plumage DetailsAdult males are entirely slate-grey, slightly paler on the belly. Females are similar, often with a slightly lighter grey or whitish wash on the underparts. The bill is stout and dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include loud, clear, repeated whistles such as 'whee-whee-whee' or 'twee-twee-twee', and a harsher 'churr' sound.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to New Guinea and several nearby islands, including Yapen, Karkar, and Goodenough, where it is widespread in suitable forest habitats.
Identifying Featureslarge size, stout dark bill, uniform slate-grey plumage, canopy dwelling
Description
This large cuckooshrike is characterized by its stout bill and uniform grey plumage. It typically forages in the canopy of tropical and subtropical forests, moving deliberately through the foliage.
