Brush Cuckoo

Cacomantis variolosus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Cuculiformes · Cuculidae

About

The Sahul brush cuckoo, formerly known as the brush cuckoo, is a member of the cuckoo family. It is native to Malesia, New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and northern and eastern Australia. It is a grey-brown bird with a buff breast. Its call is a familiar sound of the Australian and Indonesian bush.

Fun Fact

Its call is a familiar sound of the Australian and Indonesian bush.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Inhabit a range of environments including rainforests, rainforest edges, mangrove forests, secondary forests, and plantations.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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