Coral-billed Ground-Cuckoo
NameCoral-billed Ground-Cuckoo
Common NameCoral-billed Ground-Cuckoo
Scientific NameCarpococcyx renauldi
FamilyCuculidae
Wingspan (cm)65
Length (cm)68
Weight (g)600
Plumage DetailsThe head and upper neck are glossy black, with a bare purplish-red patch around the eye. The bill is a distinctive bright coral-red. The upperparts and breast are pale grey, transitioning to buffy or rufous on the lower belly and flanks. The long tail is dark grey to blackish, and the legs are bright red.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a deep, booming or hooting call, often a series of 'hoo-hoo-hoo' notes that resonate through the forest. It also produces various clucking and growling sounds.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, specifically inhabiting the dense evergreen and semi-evergreen broadleaf forests of Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam, typically in lowlands and foothills.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size and long-legged, terrestrial habit, Glossy black head and neck, Bright coral-red bill, Pale grey body plumage, Long, dark tail, Red legs
Description
This large, terrestrial cuckoo is characterized by its striking black head and neck, contrasting with a pale grey body and a long, dark tail. It primarily forages on the forest floor, walking with long strides in search of prey.
