Cuckooshrike Purple-Throated (Campephaga quiscalina) male – Northern Province Zambia

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Cuckooshrike Purple-Throated (Campephaga quiscalina) male – Northern Province Zambia

This most uncommon bird was a new and lucky sighting as it passed by when I was photographing Turacos and only had one chance.  However the female was more visible.

  • Species:Purple-Throated Cuckooshrike (Campephaga quiscalina)
  • Bird Type:Male
  • FamilyCuckooshrikes (Campephagidae)
  • Date Taken20090913
  • Location:Shiwa Ngandu
  • Area:Northern Province
  • Country:Zambia
  • Region:All Africa South of Sahara
Photo File Ref: BOA37604a Cuckooshrike Purple-Throated (m) 3 Shiwa Ngandu Zambia Sept09 PWH_2219
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