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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
A striking metallic greeny-bronze bird with a blood-red eye. | A striking metallic greeny-bronze bird with a blood-red eye. | ||
Revision as of 01:01, 27 February 2010
- Chrysococcyx caprius
Identification
A striking metallic greeny-bronze bird with a blood-red eye.
Distribution
Sub-Saharan Africa and Arabian Peninsula.
Taxonomy
The species is monotypic.
Habitat
It inhabits a wide range of wooded and bushy grassland habitats.
Behaviour
Solitary or in pairs. More conspicuous than other African Cuckoos. Eats invertebrates; mainly caterpillars.
Breeding: A brood parasite; hosts include Red Bishop, Cape Sparrow, Southern Masked-Weaver, Village Weaver, Cape Weaver and Cape Wagtail.
References
Lepage D. 2008. Avibase. Search for "Dideric Cuckoo" downloaded 15 April 2008.
