Yellow-throated Cuckoo
NameYellow-throated Cuckoo
Common NameYellow-throated Cuckoo
Scientific NameChrysococcyx flavigularis
FamilyCuculidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsMales exhibit iridescent green plumage on the crown, upperparts, and flanks, contrasting sharply with a bright yellow throat and breast, and a white belly. Females are generally duller, often with a bronze-green back and less vibrant yellow underparts.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of a series of high-pitched, clear whistled notes, often described as 'pee-pee-pee-peee' or 'twee-twee-twee', which can be quite distinctive in the forest.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Yellow-throated Cuckoo is found in West and Central Africa, with its range extending from Sierra Leone eastward through countries like Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, and Gabon, reaching as far as Uganda and south into Angola.
Identifying FeaturesIridescent green upperparts, Bright yellow throat and breast, Small size, Arboreal habits, Whistled call
Description
This small, iridescent cuckoo is characterized by its brilliant green upperparts and a striking yellow throat and breast. It is an arboreal species, typically found high in the canopy of tropical forests, where it actively forages for insects.
