Sunda Cuckoo
Cuculus lepidus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="cuculus-lepidus"></birdfyi-bird>The Sunda Cuckoo (Cuculus lepidus) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 31 cm and a weight of 78 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
Sunda Cuckoo (Cuculus lepidus) — 28–31 cm. Grey above; barred underparts; yellow orbital ring. Restricted to montane forest of the Greater Sundas — Sumatra, Java, and Borneo. Brood parasite. Insectivore. Closely related to and formerly lumped with Himalayan and Oriental cuckoos.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 31.0 cm | 12.2 in |
| Weight | 78.0 g | 2.75 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Sunda Cuckoo: gray above; white below with rufous barring; long dark tail; yellow eye-ring; Sunda islands endemic cuckoo
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: NO. Fledging: 19 days.
Sound
Song
Loud, far-carrying raucous call; harsh penetrating notes given from dense 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 | Cuculus |
| Species | Cuculus lepidus |
Distribution
Sunda Cuckoo has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family