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[[Image:Moluccan_Cuckoo,_Seram_JE.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Photo by {{user|James+Eaton|James Eaton}}<br>[[Seram]], [[Indonesia]]]] | [[Image:Moluccan_Cuckoo,_Seram_JE.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Photo by {{user|James+Eaton|James Eaton}}<br>[[Seram]], [[Indonesia]]]] | ||
'''Alternative names: Heinrich's Brush Cuckoo; Moluccan Brush Cuckoo; Heinrich's Cuckoo''' | '''Alternative names: Heinrich's Brush Cuckoo; Moluccan Brush Cuckoo; Heinrich's Cuckoo''' | ||
| − | ;[[: Category:Cacomantis|Cacomantis]] | + | ;[[: Category:Cacomantis|Cacomantis]] aeruginosus |
| − | ''Cacomantis | + | ''Cacomantis heinrichi'' |
==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
A long time only known from specimens taken in 1931. However, recently rediscovered on Halmahera, Bacan and Seram. | A long time only known from specimens taken in 1931. However, recently rediscovered on Halmahera, Bacan and Seram. | ||
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==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
| − | Endemic to Bacan, Seram and Halmahera in the | + | Endemic to Seram, Sula Islands, Bacan, Seram and Halmahera in the [[Moluccan Islands]] in [[Indonesia]].<br /> |
Population little known but certainly declining due to habitat loss. | Population little known but certainly declining due to habitat loss. | ||
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
| − | + | Two subspecies recognized: | |
| − | + | * ''C. a. heinrichi'' on Halmahera and Bacan, Northern Moluccas (Indonesia) | |
| + | * ''C. a. aeruginosus'' on Buru, Ambon, Seram and Sula Islands, Southern Moluccas (Indonesia) | ||
| + | The subspecies aeruginosus was formerly included in [[Brush Cuckoo]]. | ||
==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
Moist lowland forests and moist montanes.<br /> | Moist lowland forests and moist montanes.<br /> | ||
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No information. Feeds probably on insects. | No information. Feeds probably on insects. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | #{{Ref- | + | #{{Ref-Clements6thAug15}}#{{Ref-HBWVol4}} |
{{ref}} | {{ref}} | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| − | {{GSearch|Cacomantis+ | + | {{GSearch|Cacomantis+aeruginosus}} |
[[Category:Birds]][[Category:Cacomantis]] | [[Category:Birds]][[Category:Cacomantis]] | ||
Revision as of 18:48, 21 August 2015
Alternative names: Heinrich's Brush Cuckoo; Moluccan Brush Cuckoo; Heinrich's Cuckoo
- Cacomantis aeruginosus
Cacomantis heinrichi
Identification
A long time only known from specimens taken in 1931. However, recently rediscovered on Halmahera, Bacan and Seram. 23cm.
- Dark olive-brown upperparts
- Dark grey throat
- Dark rufous breast and belly
- Dark reddish undertail-coverts
Sexes similar. Juveniles are dark above and barred below.
Similar species
Differs from Brush Cuckoo in smaller size and wing length and in having brighter yellow feet.
Distribution
Endemic to Seram, Sula Islands, Bacan, Seram and Halmahera in the Moluccan Islands in Indonesia.
Population little known but certainly declining due to habitat loss.
Taxonomy
Two subspecies recognized:
- C. a. heinrichi on Halmahera and Bacan, Northern Moluccas (Indonesia)
- C. a. aeruginosus on Buru, Ambon, Seram and Sula Islands, Southern Moluccas (Indonesia)
The subspecies aeruginosus was formerly included in Brush Cuckoo.
Habitat
Moist lowland forests and moist montanes.
Occurs at 1000 - 1500m but reported much lower on Bacan.
Behaviour
No information. Feeds probably on insects.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, D. Roberson, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2015. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: v2015, with updates to August 2015. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Del Hoyo, J, A Elliot, and J Sargatal, eds. 1997. Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 4: Sandgrouse to Cuckoos. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 978-8487334221
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Moluccan Cuckoo. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 25 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Moluccan_Cuckoo
