Shining Bronze-Cuckoo

Chalcites osculans

The Shining Bronze-Cuckoo (Chalcites osculans) is a small cuckoo found in Australia and surrounding islands. It is known for its iridescent green and bronze plumage, with a distinctive white eyebrow stripe. This species is a brood parasite, laying its eggs in the nests of other bird species, particularly fairy-wrens and thornbills. The Shining Bronze-Cuckoo primarily feeds on insects, which it catches in flight or gleans from foliage. Its melodic call is a characteristic sound of the Australian bush. While not currently considered threatened, the Shining Bronze-Cuckoo may be impacted by habitat loss and changes in the behavior of its host species.

Habitat: Woodlands and forests