Shining Bronze-Cuckoo

Chalcites megarhynchus

The Shining Bronze-Cuckoo is a small bird found in Australia, New Zealand, and nearby islands. It is known for its metallic green and bronze plumage, with a distinct white eyebrow and underparts. This species is a brood parasite, laying its eggs in the nests of other bird species, particularly the fairy-wrens. The Shining Bronze-Cuckoo feeds on insects and caterpillars, often catching them on the wing. It is a migratory species, spending the non-breeding season in northern Australia and New Guinea. Despite its small size, this cuckoo has a loud and distinctive call that can be heard in its forest and woodland habitats.

Habitat: Forests and woodlands