Family
Cuculidae
Habits
Diurnal, The cuckoo's chief host in Australia is the Torresian Crow.
Habitat
Forest, monsoon forest, scrublands, tall timber areas, especially along watercourses.
Breeding
October November December, 2 or more; dull white/yellow brown. Parasitic laying eggs in the nests of other birds.
Parks
Kakadu National Park
Diet
Omnivore, Insects; native fruits; berries.
Details
| Common Name: |
Channel-billed Cuckoo |
Scientific Name: |
Scythrops novaehollandiae |
| Sub Order: |
Unavailable |
Order: |
Cuculiformes |
| Class: |
Aves |
Category: |
Native |
| Status: |
Least Concern |
Size: |
580-650 mm. |
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