White-eared Bronze Cuckoo
NameWhite-eared Bronze Cuckoo
Common NameWhite-eared Bronze Cuckoo
Scientific NameChrysococcyx meyerii
FamilyCuculidae
Wingspan (cm)27
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsMales have iridescent bronze-green upperparts, crown, and breast sides, with a prominent white patch behind the eye. The throat and belly are white with bold dark bronze-green barring. Undertail coverts and outer tail feathers are rufous, and it has a red eye-ring. Females are similar but duller.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of high-pitched, whistled notes, often delivered in a series that may ascend or descend, typically described as 'pee-pee-pee' or 'tsee-tsee-tsee'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to New Guinea and several nearby islands, including the Aru Islands and parts of the Bismarck Archipelago.
Identifying FeaturesIridescent bronze-green upperparts, White patch behind the eye, Barred white and dark underparts, Red eye-ring, Small size
Description
This small, arboreal cuckoo is characterized by its iridescent bronze-green upperparts and distinctly barred underparts. It is often found in the canopy of tropical forests, where it forages for insects and exhibits brood parasitic behavior.
