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cuckoo-shrike

cuckoo-shrike

noun

any of numerous Old World passerine birds of the family Campephagidae, certain species of which superficially resemble cuckoos and have hooked bills like shrikes.
cuckoo shrike

cuckoo shrike

noun

any Old World tropical songbird of the family Campephagidae, typically having a strong notched bill, long rounded tail, and pointed wings See also minivet

cuckoo-shrike

American

[koo-koo-shrahyk, kook-oo-] / ˈku kuˌʃraɪk, ˈkʊk u- /

noun

any of numerous Old World passerine birds of the family Campephagidae, certain species of which superficially resemble cuckoos and have hooked bills like shrikes.

cuckoo shrike British

noun

any Old World tropical songbird of the family Campephagidae, typically having a strong notched bill, long rounded tail, and pointed wings See also minivet

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These are the wood-shrike, the minivet and the cuckoo-shrike.

From A Bird Calendar for Northern India by Dewar, Douglas

The cuckoo-shrike is nearly as big as a dove.

From A Bird Calendar for Northern India by Dewar, Douglas

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