Comoro Cuckooshrike
Ceblepyris cucullatus
Comoro Cuckooshrike (Ceblepyris cucullatus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
The Comoro Cuckooshrike (Ceblepyris cucullatus) is a member of the Campephagidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 47.2 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Campephagidae Cuckooshrikes
- Genus Ceblepyris
- Species cucullatus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 47.2 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Campephagidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
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Least Concern
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Comoro Cuckooshrike is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Comoro Cuckooshrike is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Comoro Cuckooshrike (Ceblepyris cucullatus) is a species of bird in the Campephagidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans Africa. Its distribution covers AF montane w, wc Comoros.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 47.2 g, with a wing length of about 9.7 cm and a tail of around 8.6 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 1,245 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Comoro Cuckooshrike?
The Comoro Cuckooshrike is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 47.2 g.
Where does the Comoro Cuckooshrike live?
The Comoro Cuckooshrike is found across Africa with a range covering AF montane w, wc Comoros, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Comoro Cuckooshrike belong to?
The Comoro Cuckooshrike (Ceblepyris cucullatus) belongs to the Campephagidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Comoro Cuckooshrike eat?
The Comoro Cuckooshrike is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Comoro Cuckooshrike migrate?
The Comoro Cuckooshrike is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Comoro Cuckooshrike endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
How large is the Comoro Cuckooshrike's range?
The Comoro Cuckooshrike has a mapped global range of about 1,245 km².
Conservation
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