LITTLE BRONZE CUCKOO

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Little Bronze Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx minutillus)

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I recently encountered a bird in the rain while it was searching for food in the lotus swamp area. Its presence was somewhat challenging to identify due to its similarity in color to the lotus tree environment. The bird is small in size, with a bronze-colored back and tail, an underpart body with white and black stripes colors, and eyes with two red lines, which I found particularly captivating.

The Little Bronze Cuckoo is a petite and vibrant bird found across Southeast Asia, northern Australia, and the surrounding islands. This cuckoo is known for its metallic sheen and diminutive size, making it a delight for bird enthusiasts. Measuring only about 15–17 cm in length, the Little Bronze Cuckoo features metallic bronze-green upperparts, a white underside with dark barring, and a striking red eye-ring. Males and females are similar, but females often have subtler coloring. This cuckoo is a brood parasite, meaning it lays its eggs in the nests of other birds, particularly smaller species like gerygones. The host birds then raise the cuckoo chick, often at the expense of their own offspring. The Little Bronze Cuckoo primarily feeds on insects and caterpillars, foraging in forest edges, mangroves, and gardens. Despite their intriguing behavior, they are quite inconspicuous and can be challenging to spot.

IUCN RedList - Least Concern (LC)

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