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The status of cuckoo-shrikes (Campephagidae) in the Darwin area, Northern Territory, 1974-1984

1986; Volume: 9; Linguagem: Inglês

10.5962/p.295607

0155-4093

J L Mckean,

Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior

Five species of two genera of cuckoo-shrikes occur in the Darwin region.Counts taken throughout an eleven-year period Indicate that three species are year-round residents and two species are dry season visitors.The Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike appears to have a peak northwards passage in May with many birds probably leaving Australia for the New Guinea region.Brief data on local breeding are presented and a few taxonomic remarks given.