Bornean Ground-cuckoo
Carpococcyx radiceus
Embed This Widget
Add the script tag and a data attribute to embed this widget.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/birdfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<div data-birdfyi="bird" data-slug="carpococcyx-radiceus"></div>Embed via iframe for maximum compatibility.
<iframe src="https://birdfyi.com/iframe/bird/carpococcyx-radiceus/" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%" loading="lazy"></iframe>Paste this URL in WordPress, Medium, or any oEmbed-compatible platform.
https://birdfyi.com/bird/carpococcyx-radiceus/Add a dynamic SVG badge to your README or docs.
[](https://birdfyi.com/bird/carpococcyx-radiceus/)Use the native HTML custom element.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/birdfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<birdfyi-bird slug="carpococcyx-radiceus"></birdfyi-bird>About
Bornean Ground-cuckoo (Carpococcyx radiceus) — 50–57 cm. Large terrestrial cuckoo; bronze-brown above; pale grey below; bare red facial skin; decurved yellow bill. Endemic to Borneo in primary lowland forest. Non-parasitic; walks the forest floor. Omnivore; hunts insects, lizards, and small vertebrates. Vulnerable to deforestation.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 51.7 cm | 20.4 in |
| Weight | 455.0 g | 16.05 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Reunion Coucal: dark glossy above; rufous wings; pale below; long dark tail; red eye; Reunion island endemic; island relict species
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Sound
Song
Loud, raucous call with harsh quality; penetrating rough notes carrying powerfully through African woodland.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Family | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Carpococcyx |
| Species | Carpococcyx radiceus |
Distribution
Bornean Ground-cuckoo has been recorded in 1 countries.
{# Distribution Map — simplified SVG world map with highlighted countries. Expects `country_codes` variable: list of ISO alpha-2 codes (e.g. ["US", "CA", "MX"]). Uses Alpine.js to toggle classes on country paths. #}countries highlighted
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Bornean Ground-cuckoo endangered?
What does the Bornean Ground-cuckoo sound like?
How big is the Bornean Ground-cuckoo?
What order and family does the Bornean Ground-cuckoo belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family