Red-shouldered Cuckooshrike

Campephaga quiscalina

The Red-shouldered Cuckooshrike, also known as the Campephaga quiscalina, is a medium-sized bird found in sub-Saharan Africa. It is recognized by its striking red shoulder patches, black head, and contrasting white underparts. This species is known for its distinctive call and agile flight patterns as it hunts for insects in the forest canopy. The Red-shouldered Cuckooshrike is a social bird often seen in small groups or pairs. It is known for its unique breeding behavior, as it is a brood parasite, laying its eggs in the nests of other bird species.

Habitat: Forest and woodland areas