African Emerald Cuckoo
Chrysococcyx cupreus
The African Emerald Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx cupreus) is a uncommon cuckoo found in 31 countries, weighing about 38 g. The African emerald cuckoo is a species of cuckoo that is native to Africa.
About the African Emerald Cuckoo
The African emerald cuckoo is a species of cuckoo that is native to Africa.
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How to identify it
The African emerald cuckoo is sexually dimorphic. The males have a green back and head with a yellow breast. Females are barred green and brown on their backs and green and white on their breasts. The African emerald cuckoo can also be identified by its call, a four-note whistle with the mnemonic device of "Hello Ju-dy."
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in South Sudan, Togo.
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify an African Emerald Cuckoo?
- The African emerald cuckoo is sexually dimorphic. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is an African Emerald Cuckoo?
- The African Emerald Cuckoo is a small sized bird weighing about 38 g.
- Where can you see an African Emerald Cuckoo?
- The African Emerald Cuckoo occurs in 31 countries, including South Africa, Uganda, Ghana, Kenya and Tanzania.
- What birds look similar to an African Emerald Cuckoo?
- The African Emerald Cuckoo is most easily confused with the Violet Cuckoo, the Asian Emerald Cuckoo and the Yellow-throated Cuckoo.
- Is the African Emerald Cuckoo endangered?
- The African Emerald Cuckoo is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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