Sumatran Ground-Cuckoo
Sumatran Ground-Cuckoo
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The Sumatran Ground-Cuckoo is a rare and enigmatic ground-cuckoo species endemic to the montane rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia. It is a large, terrestrial bird with striking green plumage that helps it blend into its lush environment.
Where to spot
Confined to subtropical or tropical moist montane forests on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia, typically at higher elevations.
How to spot
Observing this species is exceptionally challenging and often requires dedicated expeditions into undisturbed montane forest. Look for it walking quietly on the forest floor. Detection often relies on camera traps set in its habitat or through extremely fortunate direct encounters by persistent birders.
When to spot
Year-round resident within its specific montane habitat. Like other ground-cuckoos, it is likely most active during the day, though observations are exceptionally rare.
Where to spot
Confined to subtropical or tropical moist montane forests on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia, typically at higher elevations.
How to spot
Observing this species is exceptionally challenging and often requires dedicated expeditions into undisturbed montane forest. Look for it walking quietly on the forest floor. Detection often relies on camera traps set in its habitat or through extremely fortunate direct encounters by persistent birders.
When to spot
Year-round resident within its specific montane habitat. Like other ground-cuckoos, it is likely most active during the day, though observations are exceptionally rare.
For a long time, the Sumatran Ground-Cuckoo was considered one of the most mysterious birds on Earth due to its extreme elusiveness and the inherent difficulty of observing it in the wild, leading to very few documented sightings.
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