Edolisoma schisticeps
The Grey-headed Cuckooshrike (*Edolisoma schisticeps*) is a subtly elegant passerine of Southeast Asia, characterized by its uniform slate-grey plumage and streamlined form, typically measuring around 20 cm (7.9 inches) in length. Males and females are strikingly similar, exhibiting minimal sexual dimorphism, with both sexes featuring a distinctive dark grey head, slightly paler underparts, dark eyes, and a short, stout black bill. Its plain but refined coloration, coupled with its habit of p...
This species primarily inhabits lowland primary and mature secondary rainforests, often frequenting forest edges, clearings with tall trees, and mature woodlands, typically found from sea level up to 1500 meters (4900 feet) in elevation.
Predominantly insectivorous, its diet consists mainly of caterpillars, beetles, and grasshoppers, supplemented occasionally with small fruits, primarily obtained by gleaning from foliage and branches high in the canopy.
The Grey-headed Cuckooshrike is a diurnal species, generally observed singly or in pairs, occasionally joining mixed-species foraging flocks as they move deliberately through the forest canopy. Its primary foraging strategy involves gleaning insects and their larvae from the foliage and branches ...
The Grey-headed Cuckooshrike is an endemic resident across a significant portion of Southeast Asia, primarily found throughout the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and numerous smaller adjacent islands. Its breeding range encompasses southern Myanmar, southern Thailand, Malaysia (both Peninsular...
Least Concern
- The Grey-headed Cuckooshrike belongs to the Campephagidae family, meaning "caterpillar eaters," a name that reflects their primary diet despite not being true cuckoos or shrikes. - Its uniform slate-grey plumage, while appearing plain, provides excellent camouflage within the dappled light and ...