Shining Bronze-cuckoo
Chalcites lucidus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chalcites-lucidus"></birdfyi-bird>The Shining Bronze-cuckoo (Chalcites lucidus) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 20.6 cm and a weight of 33.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Shining Bronze-cuckoo (Chalcites lucidus) — 15–18 cm. Brilliant metallic green above; heavily barred white-and-green below; curved bill. Breeds in Australia, New Zealand, and the SW Pacific; migrates to New Guinea and Melanesia wintering. Brood parasite targeting gerygones. Insectivore. A remarkable long-distance migrant covering 3,000+ km.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 20.6 cm | 8.1 in |
| Weight | 33.35 g | 1.18 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 13-16 days. Fledging: 18-20 days.
Sound
Song
Deep, hollow resonant call; powerful low notes carrying across dense humid forest in Asia. 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 lucidus |
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