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Chrysococcyx caprius
Photo by Reader
Location: Lower Sabie, Kruger N.P., Africa
Photo by Alan Manson
Location: Bisley Nature Reserve, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Identification

A striking metallic greeny-bronze bird with a blood-red eye.

Distribution

Sub-Saharan Africa and Arabian Peninsula.

Taxonomy

The species is monotypic.

Habitat

It inhabits a wide range of wooded and bushy grassland habitats.

Behaviour

Solitary or in pairs. More conspicuous than other African Cuckoos. Eats invertebrates; mainly caterpillars.

Breeding: A brood parasite; hosts include Red Bishop, Cape Sparrow, Southern Masked-Weaver, Village Weaver, Cape Weaver and Cape Wagtail.

References

Lepage D. 2008. Avibase. Search for "Dideric Cuckoo" downloaded 15 April 2008.

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