Chestnut-breasted Cuckoo
NameChestnut-breasted Cuckoo
Common NameChestnut-breasted Cuckoo
Scientific NameCacomantis castaneiventris
FamilyCuculidae
Wingspan (cm)34
Length (cm)23
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsAdults have a dark grey head, nape, and upperparts, contrasting sharply with rich chestnut-rufous throat, breast, and belly. The tail is dark with white barring and tips on the outer feathers. A prominent yellow orbital ring surrounds a dark eye.
Vocalization / CallA series of mournful, descending whistles, often described as 'pee-pee-pee-pee-pew' or a repeated 'pee-pee-pew-pew-pew'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in New Guinea, the Aru Islands, and the Cape York Peninsula of northern Australia.
Identifying FeaturesChestnut underparts, Dark grey head and upperparts, Yellow eye-ring, Barred undertail with white tips
Description
A small, shy cuckoo characterized by its striking chestnut underparts and dark grey upperparts. It typically forages in the mid-story or canopy of forests, often heard more than seen.
