RarityCommon
Height26 cm
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1 recording of the White-bellied Cuckooshrike
Did You Know?
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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.
Distribution Map
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the White-bellied Cuckooshrike has been recorded.
- Kimberleyland Waterfront Holiday Park🔥 ActiveWestern Australia · 17 species · 31 sightings · seen 29 days ago
- Wugudaji-Adels Grove🔥 ActiveQueensland · 15 species · seen 29 days ago
- Abattoir Swamp JulattenQueensland
- Aurora Kakadu Lodge & Caravan ParkNorthern Territory · 1 species · seen 41 days ago
- Bark Hut InnNorthern Territory
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