About the Visayan Cuckooshrike
The Visayan cuckooshrike is a passerine bird in the family Campephagidae that is found on the western Visayas of the Philippines on the islands of Panay, Negros, Masbate, Guimaras and Ticao Island. The species was formerly considered to be a subspecies of the bar-bellied cuckooshrike.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cuckooshrikes (Campephagidae) |
| Species | Coracina panayensis |
| Species Codes | babcuc5, VICU, VCSH, VICS |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Visayan Cuckooshrike belong to?
The Visayan Cuckooshrike (Coracina panayensis) belongs to the Cuckooshrikes family (Campephagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Visayan Cuckooshrike?
The Visayan cuckooshrike is a passerine bird in the family Campephagidae that is found on the western Visayas of the Philippines on the islands of Panay, Negros, Masbate, Guimaras and Ticao Island. The species was formerly considered to be a subspecies of the bar-bellied cuckooshrike....
Where can I report a Visayan Cuckooshrike sighting?
You can log sightings of Visayan Cuckooshrike on eBird (ebird.org) using species code babcuc5, or on iNaturalist.
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