Rufous-throated Bronze Cuckoo
A species of Chrysococcyx Scientific name : Chrysococcyx ruficollis Genus : Chrysococcyx
Rufous-throated Bronze Cuckoo, A species of Chrysococcyx
Botanical name: Chrysococcyx ruficollis
Genus: Chrysococcyx
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Description
Photo By Nigel Voaden
Description
The rufous-throated bronze cuckoo (Chrysococcyx ruficollis) is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is found in the highlands of New Guinea. Its natural habitat is tropical moist montane forests.
Size
16 cm
Feeding Habits
Rufous-throated Bronze Cuckoo primarily feeds on insects, especially caterpillars and flying insects. It forages by joining mixed-species flocks, remaining still before seizing prey found under small branches.
Habitat
The habitat of rufous-throated Bronze Cuckoo encompasses montane and subalpine forests, including both undisturbed primary forests and regenerating secondary growth. These birds are also common in forest edges and thickets within the highland regions. They typically thrive in areas characterized by dense vegetation and a variety of tree species, providing ample resources for foraging and breeding.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Photo By Nigel Voaden
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Cuckoos and Relatives Family
Cuckoos Genus
Chrysococcyx Species
Rufous-throated Bronze Cuckoo