Shining Bronze Cuckoo

Chrysococcyx lucidus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Cuculiformes · Cuculidae

About

The shining bronze cuckoo is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae, found in Australia, Indonesia, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. It was formerly placed in the genus Chrysococcyx.

Fun Fact

In New Caledonia, the fan-tailed gerygone (Gerygone flavolateralis) is the sole host of the species.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Eats insects that are avoided by other birds, such as caterpillars, particularly those of the magpie moth, and beetles, particularly ladybirds.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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