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Pallid Cuckoo

Heteroscenes pallidus

Least Concern

Envergure

37,2 cm

Poids

90,5 g

Famille

Cuculidae

Ordre

Cuculiformes

À propos

Pallid Cuckoo (Heteroscenes pallidus) — 28–33 cm. Pale grey-brown above; whitish below with faint spotting; graduated tail; yellow orbital ring; notched bill. Widespread across Australia in woodland, open scrub, and grassland. Migratory. Brood parasite targeting a wide range of passerine hosts. Insectivore specialising in hairy caterpillars.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
Envergure	37,2 cm	14.6 in
Poids	90,5 g	3.19 oz

Identification

Plumage

Pallid Cuckoo: pale gray-brown above; white-cream below; long graduated gray-brown tail; yellow eye-ring; no barring; plain cuckoo

Habitat & Range

🌲 Forest 🏖️ Coastal

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: NO. Incubation: 12-14 days.

Son

Chant

Loud, raucous call with harsh nasal quality; penetrating notes carrying through dense wet forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Taxonomie

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Ordre	Cuculiformes (Cuckoos)
Famille	Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
Genus	Heteroscenes
Espèces	Heteroscenes pallidus

External Databases

Foire aux questions

Is the Pallid Cuckoo endangered?

The Pallid Cuckoo has a conservation status of Least Concern.

How does the Pallid Cuckoo nest?

Nest type: NO. Incubation: 12-14 days.

What does the Pallid Cuckoo sound like?

Loud, raucous call with harsh nasal quality; penetrating notes carrying through dense wet forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

How big is the Pallid Cuckoo?

The Pallid Cuckoo has a wingspan of 37.2 cm, weight of 90.5 g.

What order and family does the Pallid Cuckoo belong to?

The Pallid Cuckoo (Heteroscenes pallidus) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.