Moluccan Cuckooshrike
A species of Coracina Scientific name : Coracina atriceps Genus : Coracina
Moluccan Cuckooshrike, A species of Coracina
Botanical name: Coracina atriceps
Genus: Coracina
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Description General Info
Photo By Nigel Voaden Description
The Moluccan cuckooshrike (Coracina atriceps) is a species of bird in the family Campephagidae. It is endemic to Indonesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest.
Size
35 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Moluccan Cuckooshrike is observed in upper tree levels, feeding at the lower canopy and subcanopy crowns. Specific diet details are unrecorded, suggesting a need for further research into their feeding behaviors and dietary preferences.
Habitat
The moluccan Cuckooshrike predominantly resides in primary hill forests but is also present in tall secondary forests, areas with selective logging, and coastal groves of casuarina trees. Its habitats extend to lightly wooded farmlands and it is sometimes found in mangrove forests, predominantly within broader tropical regions.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Nigel Voaden Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Cuckoo-shrikes Genus
Coracina Species
Moluccan Cuckooshrike