Grey Cuckooshrike

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Ceblepyris caesius

Grey Cuckooshrike, a reference photo
Photo: Tom Tarrant · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

The grey cuckooshrike (Ceblepyris caesius) is a species of bird in the cuckooshrike family Campephagidae. It is a medium-sized forest bird, with grey to blue-grey plumage and large black eyes. There are two subspecies that occur in forest patches of southern and central Africa respectively.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Grey 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.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Campephagidae
Species
Ceblepyris caesius

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