Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo
Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo
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An endemic species of Jamaica, the Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo is a large, striking cuckoo with distinctively rich chestnut underparts. It's often found in humid forests and woodlands across the island.
Where to spot
Endemic to Jamaica, where it can be found in various forested habitats from sea level to higher elevations, including moist limestone forests, woodlands, and dense thickets.
How to spot
Look for its large size and prominent chestnut belly, especially when it flies or perches. It typically perches quietly in the mid-canopy, often well-camouflaged by its plumage. Listen carefully for its characteristic deep, mournful "croo-croo-croo" call.
When to spot
Observable year-round in Jamaica. It is more vocal during the breeding season (typically spring to summer), which increases opportunities for detection by sound.
Where to spot
Endemic to Jamaica, where it can be found in various forested habitats from sea level to higher elevations, including moist limestone forests, woodlands, and dense thickets.
How to spot
Look for its large size and prominent chestnut belly, especially when it flies or perches. It typically perches quietly in the mid-canopy, often well-camouflaged by its plumage. Listen carefully for its characteristic deep, mournful "croo-croo-croo" call.
When to spot
Observable year-round in Jamaica. It is more vocal during the breeding season (typically spring to summer), which increases opportunities for detection by sound.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This cuckoo is known for its 'rain call,' a series of deep, guttural notes that Jamaicans traditionally associate with impending rain, earning it local nicknames such as 'rain bird' or 'old man bird'.
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