About the Black-faced Cuckooshrike
The black-faced cuckooshrike is a common omnivorous passerine bird native to Australia and southern New Guinea. It has a protected status in New South Wales, under the National Parks and Wildlife Act, 1974.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cuckooshrikes (Campephagidae) |
| Species | Coracina novaehollandiae |
| Species Codes | bkfcus1, BFCU, BFCS |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-faced Cuckooshrike belong to?
The Black-faced Cuckooshrike (Coracina novaehollandiae) belongs to the Cuckooshrikes family (Campephagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-faced Cuckooshrike?
The black-faced cuckooshrike is a common omnivorous passerine bird native to Australia and southern New Guinea. It has a protected status in New South Wales, under the National Parks and Wildlife Act, 1974....
Where can I report a Black-faced Cuckooshrike sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-faced Cuckooshrike on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bkfcus1, or on iNaturalist.
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