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Found from [[Sulawesi]] and Butung to Bacan and Halmahera ([[Indonesia]]). | Found from [[Sulawesi]] and Butung to Bacan and Halmahera ([[Indonesia]]). | ||
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It was formerly included in [[Asian Drongo-Cuckoo]]. | It was formerly included in [[Asian Drongo-Cuckoo]]. | ||
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==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
Forest and forest edges. | Forest and forest edges. | ||
Latest revision as of 16:32, 26 June 2014
- Surniculus musschenbroeki
Identification
25cm.
- Glossy black plumage, velvet-purple on head
- Tail square
- White thighs and white nuchal patch, difficult to see in the field.
Similar species
From Drongos by thinner slightly down curved beak and white barrings on vent and under tail coverts.
Distribution
Found from Sulawesi and Butung to Bacan and Halmahera (Indonesia).
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species.
It was formerly included in Asian Drongo-Cuckoo.
Habitat
Forest and forest edges.
Behaviour
Keeps to the canopy and the crown of tall trees. Does not chase insects from a open perch in the manner of drongos.
Very vocal.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, B.L. Sullivan, C. L. Wood, and D. Roberson. 2013. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: Version 6.8., with updates to August 2013. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Moluccan Drongo-Cuckoo. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 28 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Moluccan_Drongo-Cuckoo
