White-winged Cuckooshrike (Edolisoma ostentum)
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White-winged Cuckooshrike

Edolisoma ostentum (Ripley, 1952)

68 gWeight

The white-winged cuckooshrike (Edolisoma ostentum), also known as white-winged cicadabird or white-winged graybird, is a species of bird in the family Campephagidae.

Busiest months: February · Most records: Philippines

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: February · Most records: Philippines

White-winged Cuckooshrike has been recorded at 1 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park, SibulanPhilippines142 records

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

The white-winged cuckooshrike (Edolisoma ostentum), also known as white-winged cicadabird or white-winged graybird, is a species of bird in the family Campephagidae.

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Questions

How big is the White-winged Cuckooshrike?

The White-winged Cuckooshrike weighs around 68 g.

Where does the White-winged Cuckooshrike live?

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

When is the best time to see the White-winged Cuckooshrike?

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

Is the White-winged Cuckooshrike endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the White-winged Cuckooshrike as Near Threatened.

What does the White-winged Cuckooshrike eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the White-winged Cuckooshrike in?

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

At a glance

Weight
68 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
134 mm
Tail
107 mm
Bill
30 mm
Tarsus
24 mm

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

Range

Oriental: montane West Visayas (Philippines)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Cuckooshrikes Campephagidae
Genus
Edolisoma

Other birds in the genus Edolisoma

New Caledonian CuckooshrikeNew Caledonian CuckooshrikeEdolisoma analeBlackish CuckooshrikeBlackish CuckooshrikeEdolisoma coerulescensBlack-bellied CuckooshrikeBlack-bellied CuckooshrikeEdolisoma montanumPale-shouldered CicadabirdPale-shouldered CicadabirdEdolisoma dohertyiKai CicadabirdKai CicadabirdEdolisoma disparTimor CicadabirdTimor CicadabirdEdolisoma timoriensePale CicadabirdPale CicadabirdEdolisoma ceramensePohnpei CicadabirdPohnpei CicadabirdEdolisoma insperatumBlack-bibbed CicadabirdBlack-bibbed CicadabirdEdolisoma mindanenseGrey-headed CuckooshrikeGrey-headed CuckooshrikeEdolisoma schisticepsBlack CicadabirdBlack CicadabirdEdolisoma melasSolomons CicadabirdSolomons CicadabirdEdolisoma holopolium
White-winged Cuckooshrike

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