Asian Emerald Cuckoo
Asian Emerald Cuckoo
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The Asian Emerald Cuckoo is a small, strikingly iridescent green cuckoo found across South and Southeast Asia. Males are brilliant emerald green with a white belly, while females are duller with rufous and green barring. It is known for its beautiful metallic sheen.
Where to spot
Inhabits evergreen and deciduous forests, woodlands, and plantations across a wide range from the Himalayan foothills to Southeast Asia, often at lower elevations.
How to spot
Look for its vibrant green plumage, especially of the male, as it perches discreetly within the forest canopy. Listen for its high-pitched, whistled calls, which can be elusive in dense foliage.
When to spot
Often observed during the breeding season (spring/summer) when males are more vocal and conspicuous. Can be present year-round in tropical parts of its range, while some populations are migratory.
Where to spot
Inhabits evergreen and deciduous forests, woodlands, and plantations across a wide range from the Himalayan foothills to Southeast Asia, often at lower elevations.
How to spot
Look for its vibrant green plumage, especially of the male, as it perches discreetly within the forest canopy. Listen for its high-pitched, whistled calls, which can be elusive in dense foliage.
When to spot
Often observed during the breeding season (spring/summer) when males are more vocal and conspicuous. Can be present year-round in tropical parts of its range, while some populations are migratory.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Like many cuckoos, the Asian Emerald Cuckoo is a brood parasite, laying its eggs in the nests of much smaller birds, such as various types of sunbirds and flowerpeckers.
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