Sunda Cuckooshrike
A species of Coracina Scientific name : Coracina larvata Genus : Coracina
Sunda Cuckooshrike, A species of Coracina
Botanical name: Coracina larvata
Genus: Coracina
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Photo By Lars Petersson Description
The Sunda cuckooshrike (Coracina larvata) is a species of bird in the family Campephagidae. It is found in Indonesia and Malaysia, where it occurs on Borneo, Sumatra and Java. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
Size
27 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Sunda Cuckooshrike primarily consumes insects like caterpillars, beetles, grasshoppers, crickets, ants, and spiders, and occasionally eats fruit. Sunda Cuckooshrike forages alone or in pairs, often in treetops, and may also partake in mixed-species feeding flocks.
Habitat
The sunda Cuckooshrike primarily inhabits humid forests, which range from densely moss-covered to pine-dominated areas. These birds are found in forests that are typically characterized by high levels of moisture and a considerable abundance of mosses, alongside regions where pine trees are a significant component of the forest structure.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Bird Feeder Type
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Photo By Lars Petersson Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Cuckoo-shrikes Genus
Coracina Species
Sunda Cuckooshrike