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Shining Bronze-cuckoo

Chalcites lucidus

Least Concern

Envergure

20,6 cm

Poids

33,35 g

Famille

Cuculidae

Ordre

Cuculiformes

À propos

Shining Bronze-cuckoo (Chalcites lucidus) — 15–18 cm. Brilliant metallic green above; heavily barred white-and-green below; curved bill. Breeds in Australia, New Zealand, and the SW Pacific; migrates to New Guinea and Melanesia wintering. Brood parasite targeting gerygones. Insectivore. A remarkable long-distance migrant covering 3,000+ km.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
Envergure	20,6 cm	8.1 in
Poids	33,35 g	1.18 oz

Identification

Plumage

Bronze-cuckoo sp.: bronze-green above; white barred underparts; reddish eye; iridescent bronze coloration; typical Chalcites group

Habitat & Range

🌲 Forest 🏖️ Coastal

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: NO. Incubation: 13-16 days. Fledging: 18-20 days.

Son

Chant

Deep, hollow resonant call; powerful low notes carrying across dense humid forest in Asia. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Taxonomie

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Ordre	Cuculiformes (Cuckoos)
Famille	Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
Genus	Chalcites
Espèces	Chalcites lucidus

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Foire aux questions

Is the Shining Bronze-cuckoo endangered?

The Shining Bronze-cuckoo has a conservation status of Least Concern.

How does the Shining Bronze-cuckoo nest?

Nest type: NO. Incubation: 13-16 days. Fledging: 18-20 days.

What does the Shining Bronze-cuckoo sound like?

Deep, hollow resonant call; powerful low notes carrying across dense humid forest in Asia. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

How big is the Shining Bronze-cuckoo?

The Shining Bronze-cuckoo has a wingspan of 20.6 cm, weight of 33.35 g.

What order and family does the Shining Bronze-cuckoo belong to?

The Shining Bronze-cuckoo (Chalcites lucidus) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.