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| − | '' | + | ''Coracina parvula'' |
==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
| − | 25cm. A dark Cuckoo-shrike. | + | 25cm (9¾ in). A dark Cuckoo-shrike. |
* Dark bluish-grey plumage | * Dark bluish-grey plumage | ||
* Glossy black narrow forehead band, side of head, chin and throat | * Glossy black narrow forehead band, side of head, chin and throat | ||
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Females and juveniles undescribed. | Females and juveniles undescribed. | ||
====Similar species==== | ====Similar species==== | ||
| − | [[Pygmy | + | [[Pygmy Cuckooshrike]] has white underparts and is much smaller. |
==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
| − | Endemic to | + | Endemic to Halmahera in the Northern [[Moluccas]], [[Indonesia]].<br /> |
Poorly known restricted-range species. Seems to be local and uncommon. | Poorly known restricted-range species. Seems to be local and uncommon. | ||
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
This is a [[Dictionary_M-O#M|monotypic]] species.<br /> | This is a [[Dictionary_M-O#M|monotypic]] species.<br /> | ||
| − | + | Formerly placed in the genus ''[[:Category:Coracina|Coracina]]'', sometimes placed in genus ''[[:Category:Edolisoma|Edolisoma]]''.<br /> | |
| − | Has been treated as subspecies of [[Sunda | + | Has been treated as subspecies of [[Sunda Cuckooshrike]] or [[Wallacean Cuckooshrike]]. |
==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
Primary and selectively logged forest. Occurs at 100 - 900m. | Primary and selectively logged forest. Occurs at 100 - 900m. | ||
==Behaviour== | ==Behaviour== | ||
| − | Feeds probably on insects. | + | ====Diet==== |
| − | Often seen on exposed perches from where it sallies. | + | Feeds probably on insects. |
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| + | Often seen on exposed perches from where it sallies. | ||
| + | ====Breeding==== | ||
No information about breeding. | No information about breeding. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | #{{Ref- | + | #{{Ref-Clements6thAug16}}#{{Ref-HBWVol10}}#Avibase |
{{ref}} | {{ref}} | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| − | {{GSearch| | + | {{GSearch|Cuckooshrike+parvul}} |
| − | [[Category:Birds]] [[Category: | + | [[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Celebesia]] [[Category:Missing Images]] |
Latest revision as of 20:41, 27 January 2017
- Celebesia parvula
Coracina parvula
Identification
25cm (9¾ in). A dark Cuckoo-shrike.
- Dark bluish-grey plumage
- Glossy black narrow forehead band, side of head, chin and throat
- Black primaries
- White underwing-coverts
- Dark eye
- Black bill, dusky legs
Females and juveniles undescribed.
Similar species
Pygmy Cuckooshrike has white underparts and is much smaller.
Distribution
Endemic to Halmahera in the Northern Moluccas, Indonesia.
Poorly known restricted-range species. Seems to be local and uncommon.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species.
Formerly placed in the genus Coracina, sometimes placed in genus Edolisoma.
Has been treated as subspecies of Sunda Cuckooshrike or Wallacean Cuckooshrike.
Habitat
Primary and selectively logged forest. Occurs at 100 - 900m.
Behaviour
Diet
Feeds probably on insects.
Often seen on exposed perches from where it sallies.
Breeding
No information about breeding.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, D. Roberson, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2016. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: v2016, with updates to August 2016. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Del Hoyo, J, A Elliot, and D Christie, eds. 2005. Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 10: Cuckoo-Shrikes to Thrushes. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 978-8487334726
- Avibase
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Halmahera Cuckooshrike. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 25 June 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Halmahera_Cuckooshrike
