White-crowned Cuckoo
Caliechthrus leucolophus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="caliechthrus-leucolophus"></birdfyi-bird>The White-crowned Cuckoo (Caliechthrus leucolophus) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 34.8 cm and a weight of 112.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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White-crowned Cuckoo (Caliechthrus leucolophus) — 30–34 cm. Striking; black-and-white; white crown and underparts; black back and wings; long tail. Inhabits lowland forest and forest edge of New Guinea. Brood parasite; hosts include whistlers. Insectivore.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 34.8 cm | 13.7 in |
| Weight | 112.75 g | 3.98 oz |
Identification
Plumage
White-crowned Cuckoo: white crown; dark brown mantle; pale below; long dark tail; distinctive white crown contrasting dark body
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Sound
Song
Loud, resonant call with musical quality; rich carrying notes building in sequence from forest perch.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Family | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Caliechthrus |
| Species | Caliechthrus leucolophus |
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Other species in the Cuculidae family