Little Bronze-cuckoo
Chalcites minutillus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chalcites-minutillus"></birdfyi-bird>The Little Bronze-cuckoo (Chalcites minutillus) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 18.6 cm and a weight of 19 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Little Bronze-cuckoo (Chalcites minutillus) — 14–16 cm. The smallest Australasian cuckoo; bronze-green above; white or lightly barred below; red orbital ring. Inhabits rainforest, mangroves, and scrub in New Guinea and northern Australia. Brood parasite targeting gerygones. Insectivore.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 18.6 cm | 7.3 in |
| Weight | 18.98 g | 0.67 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 13-15 days. Fledging: 16-25 days.
Clutch Size
1
Sound
Song
Loud, far-carrying resonant call; deep melodic notes audible across dense humid tropical 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 minutillus |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family