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Channel-bill Cuckoo

Scythrops novaehollandiae

Photo by Steve A
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Field Notes

Description:

The Channel-billed Cuckoo is the world's largest cuckoo, measuring up to 66 cm (26 in) long and weighing as much as 930 grams

Habitat:

It is found in Australia, Papua New Guinea and Indonesia; additionally, it is vagrant in New Caledonia and New Zealand. The species is migratory over part of its range.

Notes:

This one was seen in Southern NSW

Reference Links:

Channel-billed Cuckoo

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Comments (3)
Ashish
Can you tell more about rescue work. It will be interesting..!!
Steve A
This female bird was rescued at the location and released soon after.
Steve A
This female bird was rescued at the location and released soon after.

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