South Melanesian Cuckooshrike
Coracina caledonica
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Cuckooshrikes (Campephagidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The south Melanesian cuckooshrike (Coracina caledonica) is an uncommon species of bird in the cuckooshrike family.
It is found in New Caledonia, Bougainville Island, the Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. The species is a large (32–37 cm) cuckoo-shrike with a long square tail and all over dark grey plumage. The eye of adults is yellow, whereas that of the juvenile is dark.
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Range and habitat
Continents
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: South Melanesian 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.
