Sulawesi Brush Cuckoo
NameSulawesi Brush Cuckoo
Common NameSulawesi Brush Cuckoo
Scientific NameCacomantis virescens
FamilyCuculidae
Wingspan (cm)35
Length (cm)21.5
Weight (g)45
Plumage DetailsAdults have a dark grey to blackish head and upperparts. The throat, breast, and flanks are a rich rufous-chestnut, fading to a paler rufous on the belly. The undertail coverts are bright yellow. The eye is dark, often with a pale orbital ring. The bill is dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of plaintive, descending whistles, often described as a mournful 'pee-pee-pee-pee' or 'koo-wee-koo-wee' call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Sulawesi and some adjacent smaller islands (such as Peleng and Buton) in Indonesia.
Identifying Featuresdark grey upperparts, rufous underparts, bright yellow vent, dark eye with pale orbital ring, medium size
Description
This medium-sized cuckoo is characterized by its dark grey upperparts and rich rufous underparts, contrasting with a bright yellow vent. It is a a shy bird, typically found foraging for insects in the dense undergrowth of tropical forests.
