Madagascar Cuckooshrike (Ceblepyris cinereus)

Madagascar Cuckooshrike, a reference photo — Photo: Jim Scarff from Berkeley, CA, USA · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

The Madagascar cuckooshrike (Ceblepyris cinereus), also known as the ashy cuckooshrike, is a species of bird in the family Campephagidae. The Comoros cuckooshrike (Ceblepyris cucullatus) is sometimes considered a distinct species.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Madagascar Cuckooshrike being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Coracina larvata
Lalage melanoptera
Coracina larutensis
Coracina javensis
Lalage melaschistos

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Campephagidae
Genus: Ceblepyris
Species: Ceblepyris cinereus

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