Madagascar Cuckooshrike

Calicalicus madagascariensis

The Madagascar Cuckooshrike is a small to medium-sized bird found in the forests and woodlands of Madagascar. It has a distinctive black and white plumage with a hooked bill and a long tail. This species is known for its unique breeding behavior, as it lays its eggs in the nests of other bird species, relying on them to raise its young. The Madagascar Cuckooshrike feeds on insects, fruits, and small vertebrates, using its sharp bill to catch prey. Due to habitat loss and fragmentation, this species faces conservation challenges in the form of declining population numbers.

Habitat: Forests and woodlands