StatusNative
RarityFairly Common
Height60 cm
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"Male Pheasant Coucals do most of the parentingincubating eggs and feeding youngwhich is unusual in the bird world."
Field Guide
Pheasant Coucal
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The Pheasant Coucal is a striking, large ground-dwelling bird native to Australia. With its long tail and pheasant-like appearance, this unique cuckoo is often spotted dashing across rural roads or skulking through thick grass. It's an eye-catching character of Australia's eastern and northern landscapes.
Distribution Map
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