Sumatran Ground-Cuckoo
NameSumatran Ground-Cuckoo
Common NameSumatran Ground-Cuckoo
Scientific NameCarpococcyx viridis
FamilyCuculidae
Wingspan (cm)65
Length (cm)55
Weight (g)350
Plumage DetailsThe Sumatran Ground-Cuckoo has dark green upperparts, a dark blue crown, and a prominent bare facial patch of bright blue and red around the eye. Its breast and flanks are rufous-brown with a scaled pattern, and it possesses a pale yellowish-green bill.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a deep, booming 'coo-coo-coo' call, often given from the forest floor, which can carry a significant distance through the dense vegetation.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Sumatra, Indonesia, primarily found in the lowland and montane rainforests of the Barisan mountain range.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size for a cuckoo, Terrestrial habits, Dark green plumage with scaled breast, Bright blue and red bare facial skin, Pale yellowish-green bill, Deep booming call
Description
This large, terrestrial cuckoo is endemic to Sumatra, known for its elusive nature and preference for dense forest undergrowth. It forages on the forest floor for invertebrates, often remaining hidden despite its striking appearance.
