Bornean Ground Cuckoo

About the Bornean Ground Cuckoo

The Bornean ground cuckoo is a large, terrestrial species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. As suggested by its common name, it is endemic to the island of Borneo, being found in the sections belonging to Brunei, Malaysia, and Indonesia. It is restricted to humid forest. It is threatened by habitat loss. It was formerly considered conspecific with the Sumatran ground cuckoo.

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Where the Bornean Ground Cuckoo lives

When to see the Bornean Ground Cuckoo

Peak activity in July · a variable species across most of its range

Easily confused with

Coral-billed Ground CuckooCarpococcyx renauldiThe coral-billed ground cuckoo can grow up to 56-70 centimeters (22-28 inches) in length. Sumatran Ground CuckooCarpococcyx viridisThe Sumatran ground cuckoo is a large bird of about 55 cm (22 in) in length.