Fan-tailed Cuckoo
A species of Oriental and Australasian Cuckoos Scientific name : Cacomantis flabelliformis Genus : Oriental and Australasian Cuckoos
Fan-tailed Cuckoo, A species of Oriental and Australasian Cuckoos
Botanical name: Cacomantis flabelliformis
Genus: Oriental and Australasian Cuckoos
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Description
The fan-tailed cuckoo is about 25–27 cm (9.8–10.6 in) long. The fan-tailed cuckoo has a slate-grey head, back and wings, rufous underparts and barred black and white tail. Its eye is surrounded by a yellow orbital eye ring which helps to distinguish it from the smaller and paler brush cuckoo (C. variolosus) and the also smaller chestnut-breasted cuckoo (C. castaneiventris). 
Size
26 cm
Colors
Brown
Black
Gray
White
Life Expectancy
6 years
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Fan-tailed Cuckoo's diet consists of insects, larvae, small reptiles, mammals, and especially bird chicks. Fan-tailed Cuckoo perches visibly to spot prey before pouncing to capture it midair or on the ground, showcasing a unique hunting strategy.
Habitat
Fan-tailed Cuckoo is commonly found in a variety of forested environments ranging from temperate to subtropical regions. Its habitat includes tall forests, specifically open eucalypt forests and rainforests, as well as mangroves, montane areas, and occasionally human-altered landscapes such as orchards, gardens, and roadsides. Geographically, it is native to broad regions including mainland Australia and mountainous zones in New Guinea, generally preferring elevations between 1500–3000 meters in the latter.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Bird Feeder Type
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Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
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