Shining Bronze-Cuckoo

Chalcites lucidus

The Shining Bronze-Cuckoo (Chalcites lucidus) is a small cuckoo found in Australia, New Zealand, and nearby islands. It has a glossy greenish-bronze upper plumage, with a white underside and a distinctive white eyebrow stripe. This species is a brood parasite, laying its eggs in the nests of other bird species, particularly thornbills and gerygones. The Shining Bronze-Cuckoo is known for its melodious and repetitive call, often heard during the breeding season. It inhabits a variety of forested habitats, including eucalyptus forests, woodlands, and shrublands. This species is generally not considered at risk and is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN.

Habitat: Forested habitats, including eucalyptus forests, woodlands, and shrublands