About the Blackish Cuckooshrike
The blackish cuckooshrike or the blackish cicadabird or Luzon graybird, is a species of bird in the family Campephagidae. It is endemic to the Philippines on the islands of Luzon, Catanduanes, Marinduque and Cebu where it is presumed extinct. Some taxonomists place this species in the genus Analisoma.Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forest where it is believed to be declining due to habitat loss.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cuckooshrikes (Campephagidae) |
| Species | Edolisoma coerulescens |
| Species Codes | blacus1, BCSH, BLCU, BLCS, BLCI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blackish Cuckooshrike belong to?
The Blackish Cuckooshrike (Edolisoma coerulescens) belongs to the Cuckooshrikes family (Campephagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Blackish Cuckooshrike?
The blackish cuckooshrike or the blackish cicadabird or Luzon graybird, is a species of bird in the family Campephagidae. It is endemic to the Philippines on the islands of Luzon, Catanduanes, Marinduque and Cebu where it is presumed extinct. Some taxonomists place this species in the genus Analisom...
Where can I report a Blackish Cuckooshrike sighting?
You can log sightings of Blackish Cuckooshrike on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blacus1, or on iNaturalist.
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