Sunda Brush Cuckoo
NameSunda Brush Cuckoo
Common NameSunda Brush Cuckoo
Scientific NameCacomantis sepulcralis
FamilyCuculidae
Wingspan (cm)37.5
Length (cm)21.5
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsAdults have a grey head, nape, back, wings, and tail. The throat, breast, and belly are a rich rufous to cinnamon-buff, often becoming paler on the lower belly. A prominent yellow eye-ring encircles its dark eyes, and its dark bill has an orange or reddish base to the lower mandible.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a distinctive, mournful, descending series of whistles, often described as 'tew-tew-tew' or 'pee-pee-pee-pew-pew-pew', which can be quite repetitive.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeDistributed across Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, Java, Bali, Sulawesi, and the Philippines.
Identifying Featuresgrey upperparts, rufous underparts, yellow eye-ring, dark bill with orange base, mournful whistling call
Description
A medium-sized cuckoo characterized by its grey head and upperparts, which contrast sharply with its rufous underparts. This species is often found in various forested and open woodland habitats across Southeast Asia, known for its distinctive mournful calls.
