McGregor's Cuckooshrike

Malindangia mcgregori Mearns, 1907

43 gWeight

McGregor's cuckooshrike (Malindangia mcgregori) or the sharp-tailed cuckooshrike, is a species of bird in the family Campephagidae.

Busiest months: March · Most records: Philippines

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: March · Most records: Philippines

McGregor's Cuckooshrike has been recorded at 6 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Mt. Tagubud, New BataanPhilippines173 records
Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park – Mid-level TrailsPhilippines137 records
Lake HolonPhilippines109 records

More places

Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park – Del Monte LodgePhilippines87 records
Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park – SumilaoPhilippines75 records
Bislig lowlands – Old AirportPhilippines1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Philippines

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

McGregor's cuckooshrike (Malindangia mcgregori) or the sharp-tailed cuckooshrike, is a species of bird in the family Campephagidae. It is endemic to Mindanao island on the Philippines. Its natural habitat is tropical moist montane forest.

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Questions

How big is the McGregor's Cuckooshrike?

The McGregor's Cuckooshrike weighs around 43 g.

Where does the McGregor's Cuckooshrike live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: montane Mindanao (Philippines). It is most often recorded in Philippines.

When is the best time to see the McGregor's Cuckooshrike?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the McGregor's Cuckooshrike endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the McGregor's Cuckooshrike as Least Concern.

What does the McGregor's Cuckooshrike eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the McGregor's Cuckooshrike in?

It belongs to the family Cuckooshrikes (Campephagidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight: 43 g
Habitat: Forest
Diet: Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle: Perches in trees
Migration: Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation: Least Concern

More measurements

Wing: 103 mm
Tail: 84 mm
Bill: 22 mm
Tarsus: 23 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Oriental: montane Mindanao (Philippines)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order: Passerines Passeriformes
Family: Cuckooshrikes Campephagidae
Genus: Malindangia

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