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Pied Cuckooshrike
- Scientific name
- Coracina bicolor
- Family
- Campephagidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Forest mixed
- Wing shape
- Broad
- Tail shape
- Pointed
Where it came from
The Pied Cuckooshrike (Coracina bicolor) is a passerine bird endemic to Sulawesi, Indonesia. It belongs to the Campephagidae family, a group characterized by their distinctive, often undulating flight patterns. Evolutionarily, this species developed its characteristic broad wings and pointed tail to navigate the dense forest canopies and fragmented landscapes of its tropical habitat.
First described in the scientific record during the 19th century, the species has been the subject of ornithological documentation due to its restricted range. Its design, defined by a stark black-and-white plumage, serves as an evolutionary adaptation for visual signaling within its specific ecological niche. Conservation efforts today focus on maintaining the primary rainforest environments required to sustain its population.
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