Stout-billed Cuckooshrike
A species of Coracina Scientific name : Coracina caeruleogrisea Genus : Coracina
Stout-billed Cuckooshrike, A species of Coracina
Botanical name: Coracina caeruleogrisea
Genus: Coracina
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Description General Info
Photo By Don Roberson Description
The stout-billed cuckooshrike (Coracina caeruleogrisea) is a species of bird in the family Campephagidae. It is found in the Aru Islands and New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
Size
37 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Stout-billed Cuckooshrike primarily feeds on large insects like weevils and beetles, with cockroaches and lepidopteran larvae also on the menu. Occasionally, stout-billed Cuckooshrike consumes fruit and small lizards. Foraging typically occurs in pairs or small groups, moving stealthily through the upper tree canopy, focusing on perching and walking along large branches.
Habitat
The stout-billed Cuckooshrike typically resides in forested environments, ranging from dense forests to forest peripheries, as well as areas of tall secondary growth. Additionally, this species is known to inhabit disturbed habitats, showcasing adaptability to various levels of ecological change in broader lowland and hilly regions.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Don Roberson Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Cuckoo-shrikes Genus
Coracina Species
Stout-billed Cuckooshrike