Bornean Ground Cuckoo
A species of Asian Ground-cuckoos Scientific name : Carpococcyx radiceus Genus : Asian Ground-cuckoos
Bornean Ground Cuckoo, A species of Asian Ground-cuckoos
Botanical name: Carpococcyx radiceus
Genus: Asian Ground-cuckoos
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Description
Description
The Bornean ground cuckoo (Carpococcyx radiceus) is a large terrestrial species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is, as suggested by its common name, endemic to the island of Borneo, being found in the sections belonging to Brunei, Malaysia and Indonesia. It is restricted to humid forest. It is threatened by habitat loss. It was formerly considered conspecific with the Sumatran ground cuckoo. 
Size
60 cm
Feeding Habits
Bornean Ground Cuckoo predominantly consumes insects, like beetles and giant ants, and supplements its diet with fruit. It forages on the ground using a combination of running and jumping, and may opportunistically follow swarming army ants to feed.
Habitat
The habitat of bornean Ground Cuckoo typically comprises dense tropical forest environments. This species favors lowland and hill forests, showing a preference for undisturbed primary forests with limestone soils, and can also be found inhabiting alluvial forests and swampy areas. Although bornean Ground Cuckoo is ground-dwelling for foraging, it nests and roosts in trees within its forested habitat.
Dite type
Carnivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Cuckoos and Relatives Family
Cuckoos Genus
Asian Ground-cuckoos Species
Bornean Ground Cuckoo 
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