Black-faced Cuckooshrike
Coracina novaehollandiae
A sleek grey bird with a mysterious black mask, famous for its smooth gliding flights.
How I sound
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Fun facts about me
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Hybrid Appearance
Named for its mix of cuckoo-like wings and shrike-like beak - nature’s perfect combo!
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Urban Glider
Watch them surfing city air currents - they perform graceful aerial dances between skyscrapers and trees.
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Bug Buffet
They specialize in caterpillar feasts, shaking hairy insects violently to remove prickly bits before eating.
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Feathered Meteor
When flying between trees, they tuck wings close and drop like grey rockets before swooping up at the last second!
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Secret Singer
Listen for their soft 'churring' love songs during breeding season - like tiny marbles rolling in a cup.