Red-shouldered Cuckoo-shrike
Campephaga phoenicea
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyCampephagidae (Cuckooshrikes)
- GenusCampephaga (African Black Cuckooshrikes)
- SpeciesCampephaga phoenicea (Red-shouldered Cuckoo-shrike)
About the Red-shouldered Cuckoo-shrike
The red-shouldered cuckooshrike (Campephaga phoenicea) is a species of bird in the family Campephagidae. It is widespread across the Sudan region and adjacent areas. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and dry savanna.
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Recent sightings of Red-shouldered Cuckoo-shrike in Niokolo-Koba National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Queen Elizabeth National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 2 | Niokolo-Koba National Park | 🇸🇳 Senegal | |
| 3 | Murchison Falls National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 4 | Kibale National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 5 | Lake Mburo National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 6 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 7 | Kidepo Valley National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 8 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Red-shouldered Cuckoo-shrike in Niokolo-Koba National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Red-shouldered Cuckoo-shrike sighting in Niokolo-Koba National Park, based on 17 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Red-shouldered Cuckoo-shrike in Niokolo-Koba National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Red-shouldered Cuckoo-shrike in Niokolo-Koba National Park in our monthly data.