About the North Melanesian Cuckooshrike
The north Melanesian cuckooshrike is a species of bird in the cuckooshrike family. It is endemic to the Solomon Islands archipelago. It is considered by some ornithologists to be a subspecies of Coracina caledonica. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cuckooshrikes (Campephagidae) |
| Species | Coracina welchmani |
| Species Codes | melcus3, NMCU, NMCS |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the North Melanesian Cuckooshrike belong to?
The North Melanesian Cuckooshrike (Coracina welchmani) belongs to the Cuckooshrikes family (Campephagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the North Melanesian Cuckooshrike?
The north Melanesian cuckooshrike is a species of bird in the cuckooshrike family. It is endemic to the Solomon Islands archipelago. It is considered by some ornithologists to be a subspecies of Coracina caledonica. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropic...
Where can I report a North Melanesian Cuckooshrike sighting?
You can log sightings of North Melanesian Cuckooshrike on eBird (ebird.org) using species code melcus3, or on iNaturalist.
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