Oriental Cuckooshrike

Overview

Oriental Cuckooshrike (Coracina javensis) is a species of Cuckooshrikes (Campephagidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Coracina; binomial: Coracina javensis; authority: (Horsfield, 1821).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Javan Cuckooshrike Coracina javensis is merged with five subspecies taxa formerly included in C. macei in a reconfigured concept of C. javensis based on similar morphology and vocalizations. Change English name of revised Coracina javensis from Javan Cuckooshrike to Oriental Cuckooshrike with the revision of the C. macei/C. javensis complex (WGAC 1088).