Slaty Cuckooshrike
Coracina schistacea
The Slaty Cuckooshrike (Coracina schistacea) is a legendary cuckooshrik found only in Indonesia, weighing about 68 g. The slaty cuckooshrike is a species of bird in the family Campephagidae.
About the Slaty Cuckooshrike
The slaty cuckooshrike is a species of bird in the family Campephagidae. It is endemic to Indonesia, where it occurs in the Sula and Banggai Islands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical mangrove forest.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: March, May, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in November. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Slaty Cuckooshrike look like?
- The slaty cuckooshrike is a species of bird in the family Campephagidae.
- How big is a Slaty Cuckooshrike?
- The Slaty Cuckooshrike is a medium sized bird weighing about 68 g.
- Where can you see a Slaty Cuckooshrike?
- The Slaty Cuckooshrike is endemic to Indonesia, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Slaty Cuckooshrike?
- The Slaty Cuckooshrike is most easily confused with the North Melanesian Cuckooshrike, the Buru Cuckooshrike and the Pied Cuckooshrike.
- Is the Slaty Cuckooshrike endangered?
- The Slaty Cuckooshrike is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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