Sahul Brush Cuckoo
NameSahul Brush Cuckoo
Common NameSahul Brush Cuckoo
Scientific NameCacomantis variolosus
FamilyCuculidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)32.5
Plumage DetailsAdults have a grey head, back, and wings, with a contrasting warm buff to cinnamon-rufous throat, breast, and belly. The tail is dark grey with white barring on the outer feathers, and it has a dark eye and a slender, dark bill.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a distinctive, mournful, descending whistle, often described as a series of plaintive notes that drop in pitch and volume.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across northern and eastern Australia, New Guinea, and many islands in the Lesser Sundas, Moluccas, and Solomon Islands.
Identifying Featuresgrey upperparts, buffy underparts, slender build, dark eye, mournful descending call, barred outer tail feathers
Description
The Sahul Brush Cuckoo is a medium-sized cuckoo with a slender build, often heard more than seen in its dense habitat. It is characterized by its grey upperparts and warm buffy underparts, making it a subtly colored but distinctive bird.
