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Black-faced cusckooshrike
These birds have a curious habit of shuffling their wings upon landing, a practice that gave rise to the name 'shufflewing'. It is a widespread and common species. These birds can be found in wooded habitats, with the exception of rainforests.
Black-faced cuckooshrikes feed on insects and other invertebrates, also some seeds and fruit.
30 cm length
The black-faced cuckooshrike is a common omnivorous passerine bird native to Australia and southern New Guinea. It has a protected status in Australia, under the National Parks and Wildlife Act, 1974.
Similar species: Passerines
By Ruth Spigelman
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Uploaded May 2, 2021. Captured Mar 12, 2021 07:03 in 59 Merewether St, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.
