Mauritius Cuckooshrike
Lalage typica
VUVulnerable Endemic to Mauritius
- Family
- Cuckooshrikes (Campephagidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Mauritius cuckooshrike (Lalage typica) is a species of bird in the family Campephagidae. It is endemic to Mauritius.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Native forest of Mauritius (western Mascarene Islands).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Mauritius cuckooshrike
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
