Ground Cuckooshrike
Coracina maxima
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Campephagidae
About
The ground cuckoo-shrike is an uncommon bird species endemic to Australia, occurring mainly in open woodland and arid grasslands throughout inland Australia, but also occasionally in areas on the east coast.
Fun Fact
The ground cuckoo-shrike is a slender, long-legged bird, the largest of the cuckoo-shrikes measuring 33–37 cm in length, and weighing approximately 115 g.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Occur mostly inland of the Great Dividing Range in Australia's semi-arid regions, but also occur in areas on the east coast.
Diet
Feeds on the ground, being adapted to this kind of feeding with their long legs and the ability to run quickly along the ground.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance
External Data Sources
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