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Chestnut-breasted Cuckoo

Chestnut-breasted Cuckoo

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The Chestnut-breasted Cuckoo is a medium-sized cuckoo found in New Guinea and parts of northern Australia. It is distinguished by its rufous-chestnut underparts, slate-grey upperparts, and a fine black eye-line. This species is often difficult to see, but its mournful call is distinctive.
Where to spot
Found in rainforests, monsoon forests, and dense woodlands in New Guinea and adjacent islands, as well as the Cape York Peninsula in northern Queensland, Australia.
How to spot
Look for the distinctive rufous-chestnut color on its breast and belly, contrasting with the grey back. Like many cuckoos, it can be secretive, so learning its characteristic mournful, whistling call, 'coo-coo-wheeoo,' often delivered in a descending series, is key to locating it.
When to spot
Year-round in its tropical range. Most active during the day.
File:Cacomantis castaneiventris -Papua New Guinea-6.jpg
File:Cacomantis castaneiventris -Papua New Guinea-6.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Its rich chestnut-colored breast makes it one of the most vibrantly colored of the 'brush-cuckoo' group, helping it stand out despite its often shy nature in dense forest habitats.
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