Black-faced Cuckooshrike
Coracina novaehollandiae
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The Black-faced Cuckooshrike is a slender, gray bird with a distinctive black mask, pale gray underparts, and a slightly hooked bill. It is widespread across Australia, New Guinea, and parts of Southeast Asia, occupying open woodland, forest edges, parks, and gardens. It feeds on insects, caterpillars, and berries, hunting from exposed perches and performing a characteristic wing-shuffling motion after landing.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm | 15.1 in |
| Weight | 110.10000000000001 g | 3.88 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Fledging: 22-26 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Campephagidae (Cuckooshrikes) |
| Genus | Coracina |
| Species | Coracina novaehollandiae |
Distribution
Black-faced Cuckooshrike has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Campephagidae family