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Andaman Cuckooshrike
- Scientific name
- Coracina dobsoni
- Family
- Campephagidae
- Conservation status
- Near threatened
- Habitat
- Forest mixed
- Wing shape
- Broad
- Tail shape
- Pointed
Where it came from
The Andaman Cuckooshrike, Coracina dobsoni, is a medium-sized passerine bird endemic to the Andaman Islands in the Bay of Bengal. It was formally described by the ornithologist Verreaux in 1871. As a species restricted to a specific island chain, it evolved in relative isolation, leading to its status as a distinct avian subject of interest within the Campephagidae family.
The bird is characterized by a physical design adapted for its forest habitat, featuring broad wings and a pointed tail that aid in its maneuverability through dense canopy cover. Historically, the species has been the focus of regional taxonomic surveys seeking to map the biodiversity of the Andaman archipelago. It is currently recognized as an endangered species, reflecting the ongoing conservation challenges faced by birds with such geographically limited ranges.
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