Image via Macaulay Library
Lesser Cuckooshrike
- Scientific name
- Lalage fimbriata
- Family
- Campephagidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Forest deciduous
- Wing shape
- Broad
- Tail shape
- Pointed
Where it came from
The Lesser Cuckooshrike (Lalage fimbriata) is a passerine bird belonging to the Campephagidae family, distributed across the Sundaic region of Southeast Asia. It was formally described by the Dutch zoologist Coenraad Jacob Temminck in 1824. The species is characterized by its broad wings and a distinctly pointed tail, adaptations that support its agile, flycatching foraging style within the canopy of lowland tropical forests and mangrove habitats.
As a member of the genus Lalage, the species reflects an evolutionary trajectory shaped by the complex geography of the Malay Archipelago. Ornithological documentation from the nineteenth century highlights its role in the region's biodiversity, noting its subtle grey plumage and social structure. While not a subject of human design, its morphological features represent a specialized natural evolution that has been observed and recorded by naturalists for nearly two centuries to better understand avian speciation in tropical environments.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real birds collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Lesser Cuckooshrike
Lesser Cuckooshrike is a bird in the Birdwatching catalog on collecto.rs. Catalog data is sourced from eBird. No public birds collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Lesser Cuckooshrike on collecto.rs?
Lesser Cuckooshrike doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Lesser Cuckooshrike?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your bird, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other birdwatching collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Lesser Cuckooshrike catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Lesser Cuckooshrike is sourced from eBird. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs birds tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your birds is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every bird you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
