Horsfield's Bronze-Cuckoo in its natural habitat
Common rarity

Horsfield's Bronze-Cuckoo

Chalcites basalis

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StatusNative
RarityCommon
Height18 cm
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"Horsfield's Bronze-Cuckoos primarily parasitize dome-shaped nests built by fairy-wrens and thornbills."

Field Guide

Horsfield's Bronze-Cuckoo

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The Horsfield's Bronze-Cuckoo is a sparrow-sized bird native to Australia. It features olive-bronze upperparts with a metallic sheen and white underparts marked by incomplete dark barring. Known for its descending whistle call, this adaptable species inhabits environments ranging from coastal forests to arid woodlands.

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