Campephagidae Collection

Barred Cuckooshrike (Coracina lineata) juvenile, Queensland, Australia

Barred Cuckooshrike (Coracina lineata), Queensland, Australia

Blue Cuckooshrike (Coracina azurea) adult male, feeding in fruiting tree, Kakum N. P. Ghana, February
Blue Cuckooshrike (Coracina azurea) adult male, feeding in fruiting tree, Kakum N.P. Ghana, February

Bar-bellied Cuckoo-shrike (Coracina striata sumatrensis) adult female, with insect prey in beak, perched on branch, Taman Negara N.P. Titiwangsa Mountains, Malay Peninsula, Malaysia, February

White-bellied Cuckooshrike (Coracina papuensis) adult male, calling, perched on eucalyptus twig, Atherton Tableland, Great Dividing Range, Queensland, Australia, October

White-winged Triller (Lalage tricolor) adult male, breeding plumage, perched on twig, Uluru-Kata Tjuta N. P
White-winged Triller (Lalage tricolor) adult male, breeding plumage, perched on twig, Uluru-Kata Tjuta N.P. Red Centre, Northern Territory, Australia, September

Varied Triller (Lalage leucomela falsa) adult, perched on branch during rainfall, Lelet Plateau, New Ireland, Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinea, April

Fiery Minivet (Pericrocotus igneus) adult male, perched on twig, Malaysian Borneo, Borneo, Malaysia, February

Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike (Coracina novaehollandiae) chick, sitting at nest on branch, fledgling about to leave, Queensland, Australia, November

Pericrocotus flammeues, scarlet minivet
Plate 40, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

Lalage leucopyga, long-tailed triller
Ff. 159. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Muscicapa naevia and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Coracina melanoptera, black-headed cuckoo-shrike
Plate 2, watercolour by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn from her Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous, (1858)

Pericrocotus flammeus, scarlet minivet
Plate 21, watercolour by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn from her Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous, (1858)

Pericrocotus cinnamomeus peregrinus, small minivet
Plate 39, watercolour by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn from her Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous, (1858)

Coracinia analis, New Caledonian cuckoo-shrike
Ff. 53. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Corvus cinereus and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Coracina melashistos, dark-collared cuckoo-shrike nests
A painting by Khuleelooddeen, (c. 1830-40)

Varied Triller (Lalage leucomela) adult female, perched on twig, Kakadu N. P. Northern Territory, Australia
Varied Triller (Lalage leucomela) adult female, perched on twig, Kakadu N.P. Northern Territory, Australia

Short-billed Minivet (Pericrocotus brevirostris brevirostris) adult male, perched on twig, Nameri, Assam, India, january

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The Campephagidae family, also known as cuckooshrikes and trillers, is a diverse group of birds found in various parts of the world. From the Barred Cuckooshrike juvenile in Queensland, Australia to the Blue Cuckooshrike feeding in Ghana's Kakum National Park, these birds captivate with their vibrant plumage and unique behaviors. In Australia, the Barred Cuckooshrike showcases its striking black and white barred pattern against a backdrop of lush greenery. Its adult counterpart perched on a branch displays elegance and poise. Meanwhile, the Bar-bellied Cuckoo-shrike female demonstrates her hunting prowess by clutching an insect prey firmly in her beak while resting on a sturdy branch. This species can be found across Sumatra. Venturing into Africa, we encounter the mesmerizing Blue Cuckooshrike. The male stands out with his azure feathers as he perches gracefully among branches or indulges in juicy fruits from trees within Kakum National Park. Moving eastward to Papua New Guinea's Atherton Tableland region, we meet the White-bellied Cuckooshrike. An adult male sits proudly on his nest while another calls out from atop an eucalyptus twig. Their presence adds charm to this picturesque landscape nestled within the Great Dividing Range. Further north lies Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park where we find the White-winged Triller showcasing its breeding plumage. This adult male perches delicately on a twig amidst stunning rock formations—a true spectacle for bird enthusiasts visiting this iconic Australian landmark. Across oceans to Lelet Plateau in New Ireland, we encounter the Varied Triller seeking shelter during rainfall. Perched upon a branch adorned with glistening droplets of water, it exemplifies resilience and adaptability even amidst nature's challenges. Lastly, Malaysian Borneo introduces us to the Fiery Minivet.