About the White-winged Cuckooshrike
The white-winged cuckooshrike, also known as white-winged cicadabird or white-winged graybird, is a species of bird in the family Campephagidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found on the islands of Negros, Panay and formerly on Guimaras. Some taxonomists place this species in the genus Analisoma.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cuckooshrikes (Campephagidae) |
| Species | Edolisoma ostentum |
| Species Codes | whwcus1, WWCS, WWCU, WWCI |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-winged Cuckooshrike belong to?
The White-winged Cuckooshrike (Edolisoma ostentum) belongs to the Cuckooshrikes family (Campephagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the White-winged Cuckooshrike?
The White-winged Cuckooshrike is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the White-winged Cuckooshrike?
The white-winged cuckooshrike, also known as white-winged cicadabird or white-winged graybird, is a species of bird in the family Campephagidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found on the islands of Negros, Panay and formerly on Guimaras. Some taxonomists place this species in the genus Analisoma...
Where can I report a White-winged Cuckooshrike sighting?
You can log sightings of White-winged Cuckooshrike on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whwcus1, or on iNaturalist.
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