Sahul Brush Cuckoo
Cacomantis variolosus
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Sahul Brush Cuckoo (Cacomantis variolosus) — 22–26 cm. Brown above; rufous-buff below; variable plumage; yellow orbital ring; long tail. Found in forest, mangroves, and secondary growth in New Guinea, north Australia, and Melanesia. Brood parasite targeting gerygones and other warblers. Insectivore.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 23.1 cm | 9.1 in |
| Weight | 35.0 g | 1.23 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Sahul Brush Cuckoo: brown above; pale buff below; long dark tail; yellow-green orbital ring; Sahul region Australasian species
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: NO. Fledging: 17-19 days.
Sound
Song
Loud, raucous call with harsh nasal quality; penetrating 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 variolosus |
Distribution
Sahul Brush Cuckoo has been recorded in 1 countries.
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