StatusNative
RarityCommon
Height32 cm
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"Young Pallid Cuckoos can grow to over twice the size of their foster parents who struggle to keep them fed."
Field Guide
Pallid Cuckoo
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The Pallid Cuckoo is one of Australia's most widespread native birds, found across diverse habitats, from dense forests to open plains. This medium-sized cuckoo is known for its sleek, pale grey plumage and hawk-like appearance in flight. Its persistent, ascending whistle call is a defining sound of the Australian bush, often heard before the bird is seen.
Distribution Map
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