Wildlifeof Nepal
Black-winged Cuckooshrike
Crows, Drongos, Orioles & Shrikes
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Basic stats
Diet
Caterpillars, beetles and other insects
Habitat
Breeds in deciduous and broadleaf evergreen forest at 300–2,450m; winters in open forest and groves
Range
South to Southeast Asia; breeds from north-east Pakistan through the lower Himalaya to Myanmar and China
The black-winged cuckooshrike, also called the lesser grey or dark grey cuckooshrike, is found in South to Southeast Asia. It has a broad-based black bill, grey upperparts, black wings, a white vent and a graduated white-tipped tail. It is a medium-sized, dark cuckooshrike with unbarred grey underparts; the male is dark grey above with contrasting black wings and tail (Wikipedia, general species account).
It is found singly or in pairs and joins mixed feeding parties (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- What does the Black-winged Cuckooshrike eat?
- Caterpillars, beetles and other insects
- What habitat does the Black-winged Cuckooshrike live in?
- Breeds in deciduous and broadleaf evergreen forest at 300–2,450m; winters in open forest and groves
- Where is the Black-winged Cuckooshrike found?
- South to Southeast Asia; breeds from north-east Pakistan through the lower Himalaya to Myanmar and China