Edolisoma ostentum
The White-winged Cuckooshrike, *Edolisoma ostentum*, is a striking medium-sized passerine endemic to the islands of the Western Visayas in the Philippines. Measuring approximately 20-22 cm (8-9 inches) in length, this species exhibits clear sexual dimorphism. Males are predominantly glossy black, contrasting sharply with a prominent white patch on the primary and secondary flight feathers, giving them their distinctive name. Females are duller, typically greyish-brown on the upperparts with a...
Found primarily in primary and secondary lowland to montane forest, including forest edge and sometimes disturbed woodlands, at elevations typically between 300 to 1200 meters.
Primarily insectivorous, feeding on a variety of insects and their larvae, including caterpillars, beetles, and orthopterans, gleaned from foliage and branches.
White-winged Cuckooshrikes are generally observed singly or in pairs, occasionally joining mixed-species foraging flocks in the forest canopy and mid-story. They are arboreal insectivores, typically gleaning insects and larvae from leaves, branches, and bark with methodical movements. Males are k...
The White-winged Cuckooshrike is an endemic resident of the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. Its primary distribution is restricted to the islands of Negros and Panay, where it inhabits both lowland and montane forests. There are also unconfirmed or historic reports from Masbate, though...
Near Threatened
- The 'cuckooshrike' in its name is a complete misnomer; it is not related to true cuckoos (Cuculidae) or shrikes (Laniidae) but belongs to the Campephagidae family, which includes trillers and minivets. - This beautiful bird is endemic to just a few islands in the central Philippines, specifical...