The White-breasted Cuckooshrike is an African species characterized by its grey upperparts and contrasting white underparts. It is found in various forest and woodland environments.
Where to spot
Widespread across sub-Saharan Africa, inhabiting a range of wooded habitats from dense forests to open woodlands and savannahs.
How to spot
Look for them in the mid-canopy or on outer branches. Note the distinct contrast between grey upperparts and white underparts. Listen for their typical cuckooshrike calls.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, often seen singly or in pairs. It is a resident species, observable year-round.
Where to spot
Widespread across sub-Saharan Africa, inhabiting a range of wooded habitats from dense forests to open woodlands and savannahs.
How to spot
Look for them in the mid-canopy or on outer branches. Note the distinct contrast between grey upperparts and white underparts. Listen for their typical cuckooshrike calls.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, often seen singly or in pairs. It is a resident species, observable year-round.
Like other cuckooshrikes, this species primarily feeds on insects, often foraging by gleaning them from foliage or snatching them in flight.
We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Essential cookies are necessary for basic functionality, while analytical cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
Cookie Preferences
Customize your privacy settings
Choose which cookies you want to allow. Necessary cookies are always enabled for the basic functionality of the website. You can always change your preferences later via the cookie settings in the footer.
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our website, so we can improve it.