Common Name: Large Cuckooshrike
Scientific Name: Coracina macei
Family: Campephagidae
Nepali Name: Latushak Werahichari ( लटुशक विरहीचरी )
Size: 30 cm
Location: Bungamati, Lalitpur

The Large Cuckooshrike is a medium-sized bird commonly found in Nepal’s forests. It inhabits elevations ranging from 75 to 2,135 meters and descends to 75 to 1,525 meters during winter months. This species exhibits sexual dimorphism: males are characterized by a broad and pronounced eye stripe, while females exhibit a paler version.

The male’s underparts are a sleek grey, with the abdomen and flanks displaying fine barring. In contrast, females show a barred pattern on the throat and breast, which extends further down, and they lack the conspicuous whitish vent seen in males.

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