Sulawesi Brush Cuckoo
Cacomantis virescens
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<birdfyi-bird slug="cacomantis-virescens"></birdfyi-bird>The Sulawesi Brush Cuckoo (Cacomantis virescens) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos).
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Sulawesi Brush Cuckoo (Cacomantis virescens) — 22–25 cm. Brown-olive above; rufous-buff below; yellow orbital skin; graduated tail. Endemic to Sulawesi and nearby islands. Inhabits forest and forest edge. Brood parasite. Insectivore.
Identification
Plumage
Sulawesi Brush Cuckoo: olive-brown above; pale buff below; long dark tail; yellow-green eye-ring; Sulawesi endemic brush cuckoo
Habitat & Range
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: NO.
Sound
Song
Loud, far-carrying resonant call; deep hollow notes given repeatedly from forest perch. 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 virescens |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family