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Which cuckoo is this? Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo (1 Viewer)

dixonlau

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Malaysia
Location: Lowland forest, Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo
Date: Jan 2023

Which cuckoo is this? Can't be sure if Little Bronze or Violet. Thanks for help.

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Female Violet - reddish-brown crown, greenish tones on upper parts, pale area on bill, face pattern consisting of fine barring, and especially the extensive rufous-brown areas on the outer tail feathers, visible on the underside of the tail in the first image.
 
Female Violet - reddish-brown crown, greenish tones on upper parts, pale area on bill, face pattern consisting of fine barring, and especially the extensive rufous-brown areas on the outer tail feathers, visible on the underside of the tail in the first image.
Awesome. Thanks Andy.
 
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