About the Black-winged Cuckooshrike
The black-winged cuckooshrike, also known as lesser grey cuckooshrike or dark grey cuckooshrike, is a species of cuckooshrike found in South to Southeast Asia. Despite the name, they (cuckooshrikes) are unrelated to either shrikes or cuckoos. They have broad based bills with grey upper parts, black wings, white vent, graduated white-tipped tails, black bills and legs. Females are overall lighter in all taxa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cuckooshrikes (Campephagidae) |
| Species | Lalage melaschistos |
| Species Codes | bkwcus1, BWCU, BWCS |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-winged Cuckooshrike belong to?
The Black-winged Cuckooshrike (Lalage melaschistos) belongs to the Cuckooshrikes family (Campephagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-winged Cuckooshrike?
The black-winged cuckooshrike, also known as lesser grey cuckooshrike or dark grey cuckooshrike, is a species of cuckooshrike found in South to Southeast Asia. Despite the name, they (cuckooshrikes) are unrelated to either shrikes or cuckoos. They have broad based bills with grey upper parts, black ...
Where can I report a Black-winged Cuckooshrike sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-winged Cuckooshrike on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bkwcus1, or on iNaturalist.
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