Visayan Cuckooshrike
NameVisayan Cuckooshrike
Common NameVisayan Cuckooshrike
Scientific NameCoracina panayensis
FamilyCampephagidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsMales are uniformly dark grey to blackish on the head, back, and upper breast, with fine, pale grey and white barring on the lower breast, belly, and undertail coverts. The wings and tail are dark. Females are similar but may have slightly paler underparts. Juveniles exhibit more extensive barring.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of harsh, churring or rattling notes, often described as 'chrr-chrr-chrr'. It may also produce a whistled 'wee-wee-wee' call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Visayan islands in the central Philippines, including Panay, Negros, Cebu, Masbate, and Guimaras. It inhabits lowland and montane forests, as well as forest edges.
Identifying Featuresdark grey plumage, barred underparts, stout, slightly hooked bill, upright posture, endemic to Visayan islands
Description
The Visayan Cuckooshrike is a medium-sized, dark grey passerine with a stout bill and distinctive barring on its lower breast and belly. It typically perches upright in the canopy of forests, where it forages for insects. This species is endemic to the central Philippines.
