Horsfield's Bronze-cuckoo
Chalcites basalis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chalcites-basalis"></birdfyi-bird>The Horsfield's Bronze-cuckoo (Chalcites basalis) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 19.9 cm and a weight of 24.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Horsfield's Bronze-cuckoo (Chalcites basalis) — 15–17 cm. Bronze-brown above with a green gloss; heavily barred white-and-brown below; indistinct supercilium. Widespread across Australia and New Guinea in woodland and scrub. Migratory. Brood parasite primarily targeting fairy-wrens. Insectivore.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 19.9 cm | 7.8 in |
| Weight | 24.2 g | 0.85 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 11-13 days. Fledging: 17-19 days.
Sound
Song
Loud, raucous call with harsh penetrating quality; rough notes carrying well 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 | Chalcites |
| Species | Chalcites basalis |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family