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Black-faced Cuckooshrike

Coracina novaehollandiae

Geographic Distribution

Quick Facts

Size
27 - 32 cm
Weight
60 - 80 g
Diet
Insects, Fruits, Nectar, Small vertebrates

Habitat

ForestsWoodlandsUrban areasGardens

Behavior

  • Forages for insects, fruits, and nectar in forests and woodlands
  • Uses its sharp, hooked bill to catch prey
  • Lives in pairs, with males defending territories
  • Engages in social behavior, such as preening and allopreening