Eastern Wattled Cuckooshrike
Lobotos oriolinus
The Eastern Wattled Cuckooshrike (Lobotos oriolinus) is a legendary cuckooshrik found in 3 countries, weighing about 33 g. The eastern wattled cuckooshrike or oriole cuckooshrike is a species of bird in the family Campephagidae.
About the Eastern Wattled Cuckooshrike
The eastern wattled cuckooshrike or oriole cuckooshrike is a species of bird in the family Campephagidae. It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, and Nigeria. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Cameroon, Congo - Brazzaville.
When to see it
Best months: March, April, July, August, October, December, with peak activity in July. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does an Eastern Wattled Cuckooshrike look like?
- The eastern wattled cuckooshrike or oriole cuckooshrike is a species of bird in the family Campephagidae.
- How big is an Eastern Wattled Cuckooshrike?
- The Eastern Wattled Cuckooshrike is a small sized bird weighing about 33 g.
- Where can you see an Eastern Wattled Cuckooshrike?
- The Eastern Wattled Cuckooshrike occurs in 3 countries, including Congo - Kinshasa.
- What birds look similar to an Eastern Wattled Cuckooshrike?
- The Eastern Wattled Cuckooshrike is most easily confused with the Western Wattled Cuckooshrike.
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