Fan-tailed Cuckoo
Cacomantis flabelliformis
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Fan-tailed Cuckoo (Cacomantis flabelliformis) — 24–28 cm. Grey above; rich rufous-orange below; yellow orbital ring; tail with white spots. Found in forest, woodland, and heath across Australia, New Guinea, and SW Pacific islands. Brood parasite targeting thornbills, scrubwrens, and gerygones. Insectivore.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 27.4 cm | 10.8 in |
| Weight | 53.8 g | 1.90 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Fan-tailed Cuckoo: dark gray-brown above; rufous-orange breast; white-tipped tail feathers; yellow eye-ring; fan-shaped tail display
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: NO. Fledging: 16-17 days.
Sound
Song
Loud, raucous call with harsh quality; penetrating rough notes carrying through dense forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Family | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Cacomantis |
| Species | Cacomantis flabelliformis |
Distribution
Fan-tailed Cuckoo has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family