Rusty-breasted Cuckoo

Hierococcyx pectoralis

The Rusty-breasted Cuckoo is a medium-sized cuckoo found in Southeast Asia. It has a distinctive rusty-orange breast and belly, with a grey head and upperparts. This species is known for its loud and repetitive call, 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 observed in dense forests and wooded areas, where it can be seen perched in the mid to upper levels of the trees.

Habitat: Dense forests and wooded areas