Banded Bay Cuckoo
NameBanded Bay Cuckoo
Common NameBanded Bay Cuckoo
Scientific NameCacomantis sonneratii
FamilyCuculidae
Wingspan (cm)35
Length (cm)23
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are rufous-brown with dark brown barring. The head and nape are also barred. Underparts are whitish with fine dark barring, particularly on the breast, flanks, and belly. It has a pale supercilium.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a distinctive, often repeated series of whistling notes, typically described as 'whee-whee-whee-whee' or 'pi-pi-pi-pi-pi-pew,' which often ascends in pitch before dropping.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across a wide range in South and Southeast Asia, from India and Sri Lanka eastward through Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Identifying FeaturesFinely barred rufous-brown and white plumage, Pale supercilium, Slender cuckoo build, Distinctive whistling call
Description
This medium-sized cuckoo is characterized by its finely barred plumage, giving it a distinctive appearance. It is a brood parasite, laying its eggs in the nests of other bird species. It typically inhabits forests and woodlands, feeding primarily on insects.
