White-bellied Cuckooshrike

Coracina papuensis

Bird Description:

Soft grey bird with a clean white belly and graceful gliding flight. Often perches quietly in the mid-canopy, scanning for insects.

Special features:

Can ‘butterfly’ its wings on the spot while feeding — light and floating.

Did you know?:

Pairs often duet — soft churring notes shared between mates while foraging.

View more information on this bird at Birdlife Australia: https://ebird.org/species/whbcus1?siteLanguage=en_AU

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