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Black Cuckooshrike

Black Cuckooshrike

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The Black Cuckooshrike is a common and widespread cuckooshrike species found across much of sub-Saharan Africa. It exhibits strong sexual dimorphism.
Where to spot
Found in a wide range of wooded habitats, including open woodlands, savannas, riverine forests, and cultivated areas throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
How to spot
Look for the glossy black male or the yellow-and-black barred female. They typically forage quietly among the foliage. Listen for their distinctive, often descending whistle calls.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours. Often observed foraging in trees.
File:Black Cuckooshrike (Campephaga flava) (32674800148).jpg
File:Black cuckooshrike, Campephaga flava, at Manavhela Ben Lavin Nature Reserve, Machado, Limpopo, South africa (26021786770).jpg
File:Black cuckooshrike, Campephaga flava, at Manavhela Ben Lavin Nature Reserve, Machado, Limpopo, South africa (26228380811).jpg
File:Black cuckooshrike, Campephaga flava, at Manavhela Ben Lavin Nature Reserve, Machado, Limpopo, South africa (26268702756).jpg
File:Black cuckooshrike, Campephaga flava, at Manavhela Ben Lavin Nature Reserve, Machado, Limpopo, South africa (26294657195).jpg
File:Black cuckooshrike, Campephaga flava female, at Marakele National Park, Limpopo, South Africa (45811626715).jpg
File:Black cuckooshrike, Campephaga flava female, at Marakele National Park, Limpopo, South Africa (46727135451).jpg
File:Flickr - Rainbirder - Black Cuckoo-Shrike (Campephaga flava) female.jpg
File:Black Cuckooshrike (Campephaga flava) (32674800148).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Black cuckooshrike, Campephaga flava, at Manavhela Ben Lavin Nature Reserve, Machado, Limpopo, South africa (26021786770).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Black cuckooshrike, Campephaga flava, at Manavhela Ben Lavin Nature Reserve, Machado, Limpopo, South africa (26228380811).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Black cuckooshrike, Campephaga flava, at Manavhela Ben Lavin Nature Reserve, Machado, Limpopo, South africa (26268702756).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Black cuckooshrike, Campephaga flava, at Manavhela Ben Lavin Nature Reserve, Machado, Limpopo, South africa (26294657195).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Black cuckooshrike, Campephaga flava female, at Marakele National Park, Limpopo, South Africa (45811626715).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Black cuckooshrike, Campephaga flava female, at Marakele National Park, Limpopo, South Africa (46727135451).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Flickr - Rainbirder - Black Cuckoo-Shrike (Campephaga flava) female.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The male Black Cuckooshrike is entirely glossy black, while the female is striking yellow and black, a remarkable difference in plumage within the same species.
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