Rusty-breasted Cuckoo

Cacomantis aeruginosus

The Rusty-breasted Cuckoo (Cacomantis aeruginosus) is a medium-sized cuckoo found in Southeast Asia. It has a distinctive rusty-brown breast and belly, with a grey head and upperparts. This species is known for its loud and repetitive calls, often heard in the forest canopy. The Rusty-breasted Cuckoo is a brood parasite, laying its eggs in the nests of other bird species. It primarily feeds on insects and caterpillars. This cuckoo is often found in dense forests and wooded areas, where it can be seen foraging for food in the mid to upper levels of the trees.

Habitat: Dense forests and wooded areas