Barred Cuckooshrike

The barred cuckooshrike, also known as the yellow-eyed cuckooshrike, is a member of the Campephagidae family. This species, Coracina lineata, is adorned with a distinctive barred pattern and possesses a gaze of striking yellow eyes.

Identification Tips

When observing the barred cuckooshrike, look for its characteristic barred plumage. The yellow eyes are a key feature to distinguish it from other species.

Habitat

This bird is known to inhabit the lush regions of eastern Australia, as well as the diverse landscapes of Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands.

Distribution

The barred cuckooshrike graces a variety of locations, from the east Cape York Peninsula to northeast New South Wales in Australia, across the central mountains of New Guinea, to the far reaches of the Solomon Islands.

Subspecies

Several subspecies of the barred cuckooshrike have been identified, each with its own unique range:

• Coracina lineata lineata: Northeast Australia
• Coracina lineata axillaris: Central New Guinea and Waigeo Island
• Coracina lineata maforensis: Numfor Island, New Guinea
• Coracina lineata sublineata: Bismarck Archipelago
• Coracina lineata nigrifrons: Solomon Islands
• Coracina lineata ombriosa: Solomon Islands
• Coracina lineata pusilla: Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands
• Coracina lineata malaitae: Malaita, Solomon Islands
• Coracina lineata makirae: Makira, Solomon Islands
• Coracina lineata gracilis: Rennell, Solomon Islands

Conservation Status

The barred cuckooshrike is currently classified as Least Concern by the IUCN, indicating a stable population without immediate threats to its survival.