Coracina melaschistos

Species: Coracina melaschistos

English Name: Black-winged Cuckooshrike

Chinese Name: 暗灰鵑鵙

Family: Campephagidae

Description:

The Black-winged Cuckooshrike measures 20-24 cm, has a short black bill, a long, graduated tail and conspicuous white tips on the undertail feathers. Males are dark grey above and pale grey below. Females are paler and faint barred below. It occurs in Macao as a passage migrant and winter visitor and can be found in wooded habitats.

© 2011 Hiyashi Haka

© 2011 Hiyashi Haka

© 2013 Sofia Arez

© 2013 Sofia Arez

© 2013 Sofia Arez

© 2013 Sofia Arez

© 2013 Sofia Arez

© 2013 Sofia Arez

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References:

– Department of Gardens and Green Areas, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macao Special Administrative Region, South China Institute for Endangered Animals. (2010). Birds of Macao. Macao, SAR: Author.