About the Black Cuckooshrike
The black cuckooshrike is a species of bird in the cuckooshrike family Campephagidae. The species is closely related to Petit's cuckooshrike and the red-shouldered cuckooshrike, and forms a superspecies with them. It is also known as the African black cuckooshrike.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cuckooshrikes (Campephagidae) |
| Species | Campephaga flava |
| Species Codes | blkcus1, BLCS, BCSH, BLCU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black Cuckooshrike belong to?
The Black Cuckooshrike (Campephaga flava) belongs to the Cuckooshrikes family (Campephagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black Cuckooshrike?
The black cuckooshrike is a species of bird in the cuckooshrike family Campephagidae. The species is closely related to Petit's cuckooshrike and the red-shouldered cuckooshrike, and forms a superspecies with them. It is also known as the African black cuckooshrike....
Where can I report a Black Cuckooshrike sighting?
You can log sightings of Black Cuckooshrike on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blkcus1, or on iNaturalist.
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