Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo

Edolisoma salvadorii

The Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo (Edolisoma salvadorii) is a medium-sized cuckoo found in the forests of New Guinea. It has a distinctive chestnut-colored belly and a black head with a prominent white patch behind the eye. The upperparts are dark brown with a greenish gloss, and the tail is boldly barred with black and white. This species is known for its loud and distinctive calls, which are often heard in the early morning and late afternoon. The Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo primarily feeds on insects and caterpillars, which it catches by gleaning from foliage or by sallying from a perch.

Habitat: Forest understory