Asian Emerald Cuckoo
Chrysococcyx maculatus
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Asian Emerald Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx maculatus) — 17–18 cm. Male: brilliant iridescent green above; barred green-and-white below; red-based bill. Female: green above; rufous-barred underparts. Inhabits forest and forest edge from the Himalayas through Southeast Asia and China; wintering south to Sumatra. Brood parasite. Insectivore.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 21.3 cm | 8.4 in |
| Weight | 25.6 g | 0.90 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Gould's Bronze-cuckoo: iridescent bronze-green above; bold white barring below; red eye; strong bronze iridescence; New Guinea
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: NO.
Sound
Song
Loud, resonant braying call; far-carrying nasal notes audible across dense tropical forest canopy. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Family | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Chrysococcyx |
| Species | Chrysococcyx maculatus |
Distribution
Asian Emerald Cuckoo has been recorded in 1 countries.
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