Bay-breasted Cuckoo
NameBay-breasted Cuckoo
Common NameBay-breasted Cuckoo
Scientific NamePhaenicophaeus curvirostris
FamilyCuculidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)45
Weight (g)145
Plumage DetailsThe head and upper breast are slate grey, transitioning to a rich bay (reddish-brown) on the lower breast and belly. The back and wings are dark, often with a metallic greenish or purplish sheen. The long tail is dark with broad white tips on the outer feathers. The bill is stout, slightly decurved, and typically pale green or yellowish.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of deep, resonant 'krawk' or 'krook' notes, which can accelerate into a rapid, bubbling series. It also produces softer cooing sounds.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound throughout Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, Java, and various smaller islands within the region.
Identifying Featuresgrey head, bay-colored breast, long dark tail with white tips, stout, slightly decurved bill
Description
The Bay-breasted Cuckoo is a medium-sized cuckoo characterized by its distinctive grey head, rich reddish-brown breast, and a long dark tail with prominent white tips. It is typically found foraging in the mid-story and canopy of dense tropical forests.
