Coral-billed Ground Cuckoo
A species of Asian Ground-cuckoos Scientific name : Carpococcyx renauldi Genus : Asian Ground-cuckoos
Coral-billed Ground Cuckoo, A species of Asian Ground-cuckoos
Botanical name: Carpococcyx renauldi
Genus: Asian Ground-cuckoos
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Description
The coral-billed ground cuckoo (Carpococcyx renauldi), also known as Renauld's ground cuckoo, is a large terrestrial species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is found in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests. Its English name refers to its coral-red bill, which separates it from the two other members of the genus Carpococcyx. 
Size
65 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Coral-billed Ground Cuckoo consumes insects, small reptiles, and mammals, including birds. This forager hunts on the ground, quickly fleeing or flying when disturbed. In captivity, coral-billed Ground Cuckoo thrives on a high-protein diet with various prey and grains.
Habitat
The habitat of coral-billed Ground Cuckoo is characterized by dense forest environments, including lower and middle forest strata, areas of secondary growth, and scrublands. These birds prefer areas with heavy ground cover and are often found in rocky terrains. They thrive in terrestrial landscapes but choose trees for nesting and roosting purposes, generally inhabiting lowland forests across broader geographical regions in Southeast Asia.
Dite type
Carnivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Charley Hesse TROPICAL BIRDING 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Cuckoos and Relatives Family
Cuckoos Genus
Asian Ground-cuckoos Species
Coral-billed Ground Cuckoo 
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