Dark Hawk-Cuckoo
Hierococcyx bocki
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About
Dark Hawk-Cuckoo (Hierococcyx bocki) — 28–31 cm. Dark grey above; pale below with darker streaking; barred tail. Restricted to montane forest of the Malay Peninsula. Brood parasite. Insectivore. Rare; poorly documented.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 35.9 cm | 14.1 in |
| Weight | 137.0 g | 4.83 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Dark Hawk-Cuckoo: dark brown above; pale below with dense dark barring; hawk-like; long barred tail; yellow orbital ring; dark morph
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: NO.
Sound
Song
Loud, raucous call with harsh quality; penetrating notes carrying through dense forest in South Asia.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Family | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Hierococcyx |
| Species | Hierococcyx bocki |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family