About the Oriental Cuckooshrike
The Oriental cuckooshrike is a species of bird in the family Campephagidae. It is widely distributed from the Himalayas through Southeast Asia to east China and Taiwan. It is also found on the islands of Java and Bali in Indonesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. The range of this species was formerly restricted to Java and Bali and had the English name "Javan cuckooshrike".
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cuckooshrikes (Campephagidae) |
| Species | Coracina javensis |
| Species Codes | larcuc11, ORCU, LACU, OCSH, ORCS |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Oriental Cuckooshrike belong to?
The Oriental Cuckooshrike (Coracina javensis) belongs to the Cuckooshrikes family (Campephagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Oriental Cuckooshrike?
The Oriental cuckooshrike is a species of bird in the family Campephagidae. It is widely distributed from the Himalayas through Southeast Asia to east China and Taiwan. It is also found on the islands of Java and Bali in Indonesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest....
Where can I report a Oriental Cuckooshrike sighting?
You can log sightings of Oriental Cuckooshrike on eBird (ebird.org) using species code larcuc11, or on iNaturalist.
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