White-winged Cuckooshrike
NameWhite-winged Cuckooshrike
Common NameWhite-winged Cuckooshrike
Scientific NameCoracina ostenta
FamilyCampephagidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)22
Weight (g)50
Plumage DetailsAdult males are entirely glossy black with a contrasting broad white patch on the primary coverts and bases of the primaries, visible as a prominent white 'wing bar'. Females are similar but may be slightly duller black. Juveniles are mottled brown and white.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of clear, whistling notes, often described as a 'wee-wit, wee-wit' or 'twee-twee-twee' call, sometimes with a trilling quality.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Philippines, found on the islands of Negros and Panay, and possibly other smaller nearby islands.
Identifying FeaturesGlossy black plumage, Prominent white wing patch, Medium size, Forest habitat, Whistling calls
Description
The White-winged Cuckooshrike is a medium-sized, striking black bird with prominent white wing patches. It typically forages in the canopy and mid-story of forests, often in pairs or small groups, feeding on insects.
