Dusky Long-tailed Cuckoo

Cercococcyx mechowi

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Cuculiformes · Cuculidae

About

The dusky long-tailed cuckoo is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is found in forests in Central Africa. The IUCN has assessed it as a least-concern species.

Fun Fact

The IUCN has assessed it as a least-concern species.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurs in tall secondary forests and forests along rivers.

Diet

Eats caterpillars, ants, beetles, spiders, snails and seeds and joins mixed-species foraging flocks.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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