Purple-throated Cuckooshrike
Campephaga quiscalina
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Campephagidae
Purple-throated Cuckooshrike.
P
Campephaga quiscalina
Category
birds
Family
Campephagidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 34.5 g (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding purple-throated cuckooshrike in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: canopy foraging 60%, mid-level vegetation 40%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 100%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
Zambia
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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