RarityRare
Height35 cm
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"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.
Distribution Map
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Ground Cuckooshrike has been recorded.
- Agnes Creek Rest AreaKey spotSouth Australia
- Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical ReserveKey spotNorthern Territory · 5 species · seen 151 days ago
- Mt Ive StationKey spotSouth Australia
- Myall Park Botanic GardensKey spotQueensland
- Old Flinders Hwy Woodstock to Ross River DamKey spotQueensland · 1 species · seen 206 days ago
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