Moustached Hawk-Cuckoo

Hierococcyx vagans

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Aves · Cuculiformes · Cuculidae

About

The moustached hawk-cuckoo is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand. Its natural habitat is evergreen and secondary forests. Threatened by habitat loss, it has been assessed as a near-threatened species.

Fun Fact

It occurs at elevations up to 915 m (3,002 ft).

Quick Facts

Habitat

Habitat is evergreen and secondary forests and forest edges, especially on hills and in alluvial and bamboo forests.

Diet

Eats insects and small fruits.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Hunting and Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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