Wallacean Cuckooshrike
NameWallacean Cuckooshrike
Common NameWallacean Cuckooshrike
Scientific NameCoracina personata
FamilyCampephagidae
Wingspan (cm)45
Length (cm)26.5
Weight (g)70
Plumage DetailsAdult males have dark grey upperparts, head, and breast, with a prominent black mask extending from the lores through the eye. The lower belly and vent are white, contrasting with the dark grey. Females are paler grey overall with a less distinct or absent black mask.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of clear, whistled notes, often delivered in a series that may ascend or descend in pitch, sometimes with a trilling quality.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Wallacea region of Indonesia, found on Sulawesi and its satellite islands, as well as some islands in the Lesser Sundas.
Identifying FeaturesMedium-sized, slender grey bird, Prominent black mask (in males), Dark grey upperparts and breast contrasting with white lower belly, Often found in the forest canopy
Description
The Wallacean Cuckooshrike is a medium-sized, slender bird with a predominantly grey plumage. Males feature a distinctive black mask, while females are generally paler. It typically forages for insects in the canopy of tropical forests.
