Key Identification Features
- The species’ flight call is distinctive, sounding like pee-ew, pee-ew or chill-chill….
- tricolor), native to Australia and New Guinea, was previously classified as part of this species, but is now recognized as a distinct separate species.
- Immature birds can have lightly barred underparts, a duller overall appearance than adults, and a less distinct black mask.
- This cuckooshrike is often noticed while flying thanks to its distinct undulating flight pattern: it gains altitude by flapping its wings, then holds its wings stiffly downward to glide.
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