Points

20

per confirmed sighting

BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Cuculidae

Olive Long-tailed Cuckoo.

O

Cercococcyx olivinus

Category

birds

Family

Cuculidae

Size

Body mass: approximately 65.9 g (EltonTraits).

Points

20 pts

A closer look

Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding olive long-tailed cuckoo in its natural range.

Overview

How to identify it

Habitat

EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: mid-level vegetation 60%, canopy foraging 40%.

Diet

EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 100%.

Behaviour

When to look

Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.

Where to see it

Zambia flagZambiaAngola flagAngola

Safety and etiquette

Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.

Verification and sources

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