Channel-billed Cuckoo
Scythrops novaehollandiae
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<birdfyi-bird slug="scythrops-novaehollandiae"></birdfyi-bird>The Channel-billed Cuckoo (Scythrops novaehollandiae) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 67.8 cm and a weight of 680.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
Channel-billed Cuckoo (Scythrops novaehollandiae) — 58–65 cm; wingspan to 100 cm. The world's largest cuckoo; pale grey; enormous decurved horn-coloured bill; bare red orbital skin. Migratory; breeds in Australia and New Guinea; winters in Indonesia. Brood parasite targeting currawongs and magpies. Frugivore; disperses wild figs.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 67.8 cm | 26.7 in |
| Weight | 680.5 g | 24.00 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: NO. Fledging: 17-24 days.
Clutch Size
1-5
Sound
Song
Loud, melodic call with musical quality; resonant notes building in pleasant sequence from forest perch.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Family | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Scythrops |
| Species | Scythrops novaehollandiae |
Distribution
Channel-billed Cuckoo has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family