South Melanesian Cuckooshrike
A species of Coracina Scientific name : Coracina caledonica Genus : Coracina
South Melanesian Cuckooshrike, A species of Coracina
Botanical name: Coracina caledonica
Genus: Coracina
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Description
The south Melanesian cuckooshrike (Coracina caledonica) is an uncommon species of bird in the cuckooshrike family. It is found in New Caledonia, Bougainville Island, the Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. The species is a large (32–37 cm) cuckoo-shrike with a long square tail and all over dark grey plumage. The eye of adults is yellow, whereas that of the juvenile is dark. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. 
Size
35 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
South Melanesian Cuckooshrike primarily consumes insects and fruit, foraging through foliage with agility. Unique dietary preferences or adaptations were not specified.
Habitat
The south Melanesian Cuckooshrike typically resides in diverse environments ranging from humid forests to savannas and cultivated areas. Its preference for lower altitudes characterizes its presence in these regions, where it thrives amidst the vegetation and open spaces providing a variety of ecological niches.
Dite type
Omnivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Dubi Shapiro 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Cuckoo-shrikes Genus
Coracina Species
South Melanesian Cuckooshrike 
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