Black-faced Cuckooshrike
Coracina novaehollandiae
The Black-faced Cuckooshrike (Coracina novaehollandiae) is a common cuckooshrik found in 6 countries, weighing about 118 g. The black-faced cuckooshrike is a common omnivorous passerine bird native to Australia and southern New Guinea.
About the Black-faced Cuckooshrike
The black-faced cuckooshrike is a common omnivorous passerine bird native to Australia and southern New Guinea. It has a protected status in New South Wales, under the National Parks and Wildlife Act, 1974.
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How to identify it
Adult birds have a prominent black face and throat, grey plumage, white underparts and a somewhat hooked bill. The size varies between 32 cm and 34 cm. They are slow-moving, inconspicuous birds, with a shrill, screaming call, sounding like creearck.
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in New Zealand.
When to see it
The Black-faced Cuckooshrike can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Black-faced Cuckooshrike?
- Adult birds have a prominent black face and throat, grey plumage, white underparts and a somewhat hooked bill. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Black-faced Cuckooshrike?
- The Black-faced Cuckooshrike is a medium sized bird weighing about 118 g.
- Where can you see a Black-faced Cuckooshrike?
- The Black-faced Cuckooshrike occurs in 6 countries, including Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Timor-Leste and the Solomon Islands.
- What birds look similar to a Black-faced Cuckooshrike?
- The Black-faced Cuckooshrike is most easily confused with the White-bellied Cuckooshrike, the Indian Cuckooshrike and the Oriental Cuckooshrike.
- Is the Black-faced Cuckooshrike endangered?
- The Black-faced Cuckooshrike is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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