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South Melanesian Cuckooshrike
Previously treated as conspecific with North Melanesian Cuckoosshrike (C. welchmani) but differs in having a pale eye as seen here. Four subspecies recognized. This is nominate C. c. caledonica which is smaller and paler. It is endemic to New Caledonia.
Location
Kuto Bay, Isle of Pines, New Caledonia
Date taken
23 September 2019
Scientific name
Coracina caledonica caledonica
Equipment used
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
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Opus Editor
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That's a lovely bird Joe and a great picture too.

Very well done lad.
 

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Asia, Australia & Pacific Islands
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