About the Mussau Triller
The Mussau triller is a smaller member of the cuckooshrike family, Campephagidae. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the varied triller. It is found on the St Matthias Islands in the Bismarck Archipelago. Photographed and sound-recorded for the first time in 2024, the species is now thought to be restricted to the centre of the island and may be at risk due to logging.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cuckooshrikes (Campephagidae) |
| Species | Lalage conjuncta |
| Species Codes | vartri3, MUTR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mussau Triller belong to?
The Mussau Triller (Lalage conjuncta) belongs to the Cuckooshrikes family (Campephagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Mussau Triller?
The Mussau triller is a smaller member of the cuckooshrike family, Campephagidae. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the varied triller. It is found on the St Matthias Islands in the Bismarck Archipelago. Photographed and sound-recorded for the first time in 2024, the species is now thought ...
Where can I report a Mussau Triller sighting?
You can log sightings of Mussau Triller on eBird (ebird.org) using species code vartri3, or on iNaturalist.