About the Oriole Cuckooshrike
The eastern wattled cuckooshrike or oriole cuckooshrike is a species of bird in the family Campephagidae. It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, and Nigeria. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cuckooshrikes (Campephagidae) |
| Species | Lobotos oriolinus |
| Species Codes | oricus1, ORCU, EWCU, OCSH, ORCS |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Oriole Cuckooshrike belong to?
The Oriole Cuckooshrike (Lobotos oriolinus) belongs to the Cuckooshrikes family (Campephagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Oriole Cuckooshrike?
The eastern wattled cuckooshrike or oriole cuckooshrike is a species of bird in the family Campephagidae. It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, and Nigeria. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland fores...
Where can I report a Oriole Cuckooshrike sighting?
You can log sightings of Oriole Cuckooshrike on eBird (ebird.org) using species code oricus1, or on iNaturalist.
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