StatusNative
RarityCommon
Height26 cm
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"Despite their name, White-bellied Cuckooshrikes are unrelated to cuckoos or shrikes; the name reflects their superficial resemblance to these birds."
Field Guide
White-bellied Cuckooshrike
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The White-bellied Cuckooshrike is a medium-sized bird native to northern and eastern Australia, as well as parts of Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, and the Solomon Islands. It is known for its pale blue-gray upperparts and white belly, which can vary to gray depending on the region or subspecies. Some individuals in southeastern Australia exhibit a rare dark morph with black plumage on the head and breast.
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