About the Ground Cuckooshrike
The ground cuckooshrike is an uncommon bird species endemic to Australia, occurring mainly in open woodland and arid grasslands throughout inland Australia, but also occasionally in areas on the east coast.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cuckooshrikes (Campephagidae) |
| Species | Coracina maxima |
| Species Codes | grocus1, GRCU, GCSH, GRCS |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ground Cuckooshrike belong to?
The Ground Cuckooshrike (Coracina maxima) belongs to the Cuckooshrikes family (Campephagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Ground Cuckooshrike?
The ground cuckooshrike is an uncommon bird species endemic to Australia, occurring mainly in open woodland and arid grasslands throughout inland Australia, but also occasionally in areas on the east coast....
Where can I report a Ground Cuckooshrike sighting?
You can log sightings of Ground Cuckooshrike on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grocus1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
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