Philippine Drongo-Cuckoo
Surniculus velutinus
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Philippines
- Family
- Cuckoos (Cuculidae)
- Order
- Cuculiformes
Overview
The Philippine drongo-cuckoo (Surniculus velutinus) is a bird of the cuckoo family found only in the Philippines. It was formerly a subspecies of the Square-tailed drongo-cuckoo. It is found in tropical moist lowland forest up to 1,000 meters above sea level. It is declining due to habitat loss.
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Range and habitat
Continents
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Philippine drongo-cuckoo
- 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.
