Black-eared Cuckoo
Chalcites osculans
Least ConcernAves · Cuculiformes · Cuculidae
About
The black-eared cuckoo is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. Found across Australia, it migrates to eastern Indonesia and southern New Guinea. They are usually observed by themselves or in a pair as they don't raise their own young, rather they leave eggs in another species nest to be raised by host. This species was formerly placed in the genus Chrysococcyx.
Fun Fact
They are usually observed by themselves or in a pair as they don't raise their own young, rather they leave eggs in another species nest to be raised by host.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in dry open forests, scrublands, mallee, mulga, lignum, saltbush and riverside thickets.
Diet
Feed on beetles, diptera, hemiptera, insects, sandflies and have been observed eating hairy caterpillars.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance