Coracina novaehollandiae

Coracina novaehollandiae

(Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike)

FAMILY

Campephagidae

Species

Coracina novaehollandiae

Common name

Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike

Main colour

Grey

Distinctive feature

Grey with black face, tail tipped white, size 33 cm

Campus

Townsville

Description

This cuckoo-shrike is basically a grey bird with a black face and paler grey underparts, the tail has a white tip. It can often be found in woodland areas. Legs and feet grey, eyes black, bill black.