Little Bronze Cuckoo
Chrysococcyx minutillus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderCuculiformes (Cuckoos)
- FamilyCuculidae (Cuckoos)
- GenusChrysococcyx (Emerald Cuckoos and allies)
- SpeciesChrysococcyx minutillus (Little Bronze Cuckoo)
About the Little Bronze Cuckoo
The little bronze cuckoo (Chalcites minutillus) is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It was formerly placed in the genus Chrysococcyx. It is a common brood parasite of birds from the genus Geryone. This cuckoo is found in Southeast Asia, New Guinea and some parts of Australia, where its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. It is the world's smallest cuckoo. The pied bronze cuckoo was formerly considered to be a subspecies. Other common names for the little bronze cuckoo include the red-eyed bronze cuckoo and the Malay green cuckoo. It has 11 subspecies which are generally recognized.
As the world's smallest cuckoo, the little bronze cuckoo measures 15-16 centimeters (5.9-6.3 in) in length and weighs 14.5-17.0 grams (0.51-0.60 oz). The females are slightly larger than the males. The generation length of the Little Bronze Cuckoo is approximately three years.
The little bronze cuckoo is characterized by its bronze-green upperparts, white underparts with dark barring, and a distinctive white spot behind the eye. It has a slender body and a long tail, allowing it to maneuver swiftly through dense vegetation. In flight, it is described... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Little Bronze Cuckoo in Daintree National Park
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Shining Cuckoo
Chrysococcyx lucidus
Horsfield's Bronze Cuckoo
Chrysococcyx basalis
Pheasant Coucal
Centropus phasianinus
Pacific Koel
Eudynamys orientalis
Rusty-breasted Cuckoo
Cacomantis variolosus
Channel-billed Cuckoo
Scythrops novaehollandiae
Chestnut-breasted Cuckoo
Cacomantis castaneiventris
Fan-tailed Cuckoo
Cacomantis flabelliformis
Oriental Cuckoo
Cuculus optatus
Pallid Cuckoo
Cuculus pallidus
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daintree National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 2 | Raja Ampat | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 3 | Kakadu National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 4 | Way Kambas National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 5 | Litchfield National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 6 | Nitmiluk National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 7 | Taman Negara National Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 8 | Danum Valley Conservation Area | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 9 | Sepilok | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 10 | Lamington National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 11 | Gunung Leuser National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 12 | Khao Luang National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 13 | Kerinci Seblat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 14 | Springbrook National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 15 | Cat Tien National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | |
| 16 | Tangkoko Nature Reserve | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 17 | Khao Sok National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 18 | Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Little Bronze Cuckoo in Daintree National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Little Bronze Cuckoo sighting in Daintree National Park, based on 256 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Little Bronze Cuckoo in Daintree National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Little Bronze Cuckoo in Daintree National Park in our monthly data.