About the Horsfield's Bronze-Cuckoo
Horsfield's bronze cuckoo is a small cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. Its size averages 22 g (0.78 oz) and is distinguished by its green and bronze iridescent colouring on its back and incomplete brown barring from neck to tail. Horsfield's bronze cuckoo can be distinguished from other bronze cuckoos by its white eyebrow and brown eye stripe. The Horsfield's bronze cuckoo is common throughout Australia preferring the drier open woodlands away from forested areas. This species was formerly placed in the genus Chrysococcyx.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Chalcites basalis |
| Species Codes | hobcuc1, HBCU, HOBC |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Horsfield's Bronze-Cuckoo belong to?
The Horsfield's Bronze-Cuckoo (Chalcites basalis) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Horsfield's Bronze-Cuckoo?
Horsfield's bronze cuckoo is a small cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. Its size averages 22 g (0.78 oz) and is distinguished by its green and bronze iridescent colouring on its back and incomplete brown barring from neck to tail. Horsfield's bronze cuckoo can be distinguished from other bronze cuckoos...
Where can I report a Horsfield's Bronze-Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Horsfield's Bronze-Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hobcuc1, or on iNaturalist.
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