Fan-tailed Cuckoo

Fan-tailed Cuckoo

Cacomantis flabelliformis

Least Concern

Aves · Cuculiformes · Cuculidae

About

The fan-tailed cuckoo is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is found in Australia, Fiji, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu.

Fun Fact

Six subspecies have been recognised: Cacomantis flabelliformis excitus (Rothschild & Hartert, 1907) – Mountains of New Guinea.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Range is from Cape York in Queensland following the coast south to Shark Bay in Western Australia.

Diet

Eats a variety of insect and their larvae, fruits and vegetables, small reptiles, mammals and birds, especially bird chicks.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance