Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo
NameChestnut-bellied Cuckoo
Common NameChestnut-bellied Cuckoo
Scientific NamePhaenicophaeus sumatranus
FamilyCuculidae
Wingspan (cm)48
Length (cm)42
Weight (g)125
Plumage DetailsThe Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo has dark grey upperparts, a blackish crown, and a contrasting white throat and upper breast. Its lower breast and belly are a rich chestnut color. The long, dark grey tail features prominent broad white tips on the outer tail feathers.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of soft, cooing notes and a rapid, accelerating 'kew-kew-kew' or 'kwa-kwa-kwa' call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, specifically across the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and several smaller adjacent islands.
Identifying FeaturesChestnut belly, Grey back, Black cap, White throat, Long dark tail with white tips
Description
This medium-sized cuckoo is characterized by its distinctive chestnut belly, grey back, and a black cap. It is typically a shy, arboreal bird that forages in the dense undergrowth and mid-canopy of forests.
