Rufous-throated Bronze Cuckoo
NameRufous-throated Bronze Cuckoo
Common NameRufous-throated Bronze Cuckoo
Scientific NameChrysococcyx ruficollis
FamilyCuculidae
Wingspan (cm)27
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsAdults have iridescent bronze-green upperparts, crown, and nape. The throat and upper breast are rufous, fading to a paler buff on the lower breast, which transitions into bold white and dark brown/black barring on the belly and flanks. A white supercilium is often visible. The tail is bronze-green with white tips on the outer feathers.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is typically a series of high-pitched, whistled notes, often described as 'pee-pee-pee' or 'tsee-tsee-tsee', which can sometimes accelerate or descend in pitch.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to New Guinea and some adjacent islands, including Yapen, Goodenough, and Fergusson. It is primarily found in montane forest habitats.
Identifying FeaturesRufous throat and upper breast, Iridescent bronze-green upperparts, Bold white and dark barring on belly, Small size, Slender, slightly decurved bill
Description
This small cuckoo is characterized by its distinctive rufous throat and upper breast, contrasting with iridescent bronze-green upperparts. Its belly features prominent white and dark barring. It is an arboreal species typically found in the forest canopy.
