About the Blue Cuckooshrike
The blue cuckooshrike is a species of bird in the Cuckooshrike family, Campephagidae. It is widespread across the African tropical rainforest, from Sierra Leone and Liberia to eastern and south-western Democratic Republic of Congo. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cuckooshrikes (Campephagidae) |
| Species | Cyanograucalus azureus |
| Species Codes | blucus1, BCSH, BLCS, BLCU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue Cuckooshrike belong to?
The Blue Cuckooshrike (Cyanograucalus azureus) belongs to the Cuckooshrikes family (Campephagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Blue Cuckooshrike?
The blue cuckooshrike is a species of bird in the Cuckooshrike family, Campephagidae. It is widespread across the African tropical rainforest, from Sierra Leone and Liberia to eastern and south-western Democratic Republic of Congo. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and sub...
Where can I report a Blue Cuckooshrike sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue Cuckooshrike on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blucus1, or on iNaturalist.
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