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Eastern Wattled Cuckooshrike
Lobotos oriolinus
Eastern Wattled Cuckooshrike (Lobotos oriolinus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
The Eastern Wattled Cuckooshrike (Lobotos oriolinus) is a member of the Campephagidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 33.1 g.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Not enough information to assess its risk of extinction.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Campephagidae Cuckooshrikes
- Genus Lobotos
- Species oriolinus
Where it lives
Southeastern Nigeria, southern Cameroon and southwestern Central African Republic to Gabon and northwestern Congo and eastern DR Congo
Quick facts
- Weight
- 33.1 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Campephagidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Eastern Wattled 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 Eastern Wattled Cuckooshrike is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Eastern Wattled Cuckooshrike (Lobotos oriolinus) is a member of the Campephagidae family, within the order Passeriformes. Its range spans Africa. Its distribution covers AF se Nigeria, s Cameroon and sw Central African Republic to Gabon and nw Congo and e DR Congo.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 33.1 g, with a wing length of about 9.7 cm and a tail of around 7.5 cm.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 440,000 km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Eastern Wattled Cuckooshrike?
The Eastern Wattled Cuckooshrike is a small bird that weighs around 33.1 g.
Where does the Eastern Wattled Cuckooshrike live?
The Eastern Wattled Cuckooshrike is found across Africa with a range covering AF se Nigeria, s Cameroon and sw Central African Republic to Gabon and nw Congo and e DR Congo, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Eastern Wattled Cuckooshrike belong to?
The Eastern Wattled Cuckooshrike (Lobotos oriolinus) belongs to the Campephagidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Eastern Wattled Cuckooshrike eat?
The Eastern Wattled Cuckooshrike is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Eastern Wattled Cuckooshrike migrate?
The Eastern Wattled Cuckooshrike is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
How large is the Eastern Wattled Cuckooshrike's range?
The Eastern Wattled Cuckooshrike has a mapped global range of about 440,000 km².
Conservation
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