- Cercococcyx mechowi
Identification
33-36cm.
- Dark brown upperparts
- Underparts barred brown and white
- Brown barred long tail
- White underwing coverts
Distribution
Sierra Leone to Zaire and Angola.
Taxonomy
Either only the nominate subspecies or additionally occidentalis are recognized.
Habitat
Lowland forest.
Behaviour
Vocalisation
Song: hit hit hit
References
The Avian Brood Parasites by Paul A. Johnsgard