About the South Melanesian Cuckooshrike
The south Melanesian cuckooshrike is an uncommon species of bird in the cuckooshrike family. It is found in New Caledonia, Bougainville Island, the Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. The species is a large (32–37 cm) cuckoo-shrike with a long square tail and all over dark grey plumage. The eye of adults is yellow, whereas that of the juvenile is dark. 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 caledonica |
| Species Codes | melcus1, SMCS, SMCU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the South Melanesian Cuckooshrike belong to?
The South Melanesian Cuckooshrike (Coracina caledonica) belongs to the Cuckooshrikes family (Campephagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the South Melanesian Cuckooshrike?
The south Melanesian cuckooshrike is an uncommon species of bird in the cuckooshrike family. It is found in New Caledonia, Bougainville Island, the Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. The species is a large (32–37 cm) cuckoo-shrike with a long square tail and all over dark grey plumage. The eye of adults ...
Where can I report a South Melanesian Cuckooshrike sighting?
You can log sightings of South Melanesian Cuckooshrike on eBird (ebird.org) using species code melcus1, or on iNaturalist.
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