StatusEndemic
RarityRare
Height35 cm
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3 Facts1
"Despite their name, they're not related to cuckoos or shrikes but belong to their own unique family (*Campephagidae*)."
Field Guide
Ground Cuckooshrike
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The Ground Cuckooshrike (*Coracina maxima*) is Australia's largest cuckooshrike, measuring up to 38 cm in length. Found primarily in inland regions, this slender bird is adapted for ground-foraging, often seen strutting across open landscapes with purposeful movements.
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