Cerulean Cuckooshrike
A species of Coracina Scientific name : Coracina temminckii Genus : Coracina
Cerulean Cuckooshrike, A species of Coracina
Botanical name: Coracina temminckii
Genus: Coracina
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Description General Info
Photo By Don Roberson Description
The adult cerulean cuckooshrike is a distinctive bird and is about 30 cm (12 in) long. The male is greyish-blue, tinged with cobalt blue on wings and tail.
Size
31 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Cerulean Cuckooshrike predominantly feed on insects, foraging in groups of up to eight. They actively glean prey from branches, vines, tree trunks, and leaf undersides, spanning middle canopy layers to treetops.
Habitat
The habitat of cerulean Cuckooshrike primarily includes primary and tall secondary forests situated in foothills and mountainous regions. These birds are often found in areas with dense tree coverage, and they sometimes inhabit pine plantations. The preferred habitats are characterized by lush vegetative growth that provides ample foraging opportunities and nesting sites.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
The cerulean cuckooshrike is common in suitable habitats over a large part of central Sulawesi but rather less common in the north and east of the island. The population appears to be stable, and despite its restricted range, the IUCN lists the bird as being of "least concern".
Photo By Don Roberson Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Cuckoo-shrikes Genus
Coracina Species
Cerulean Cuckooshrike