Clamator coromandus

Species: Clamator coromandus

English Name: Chestnut-winged Cuckoo

Chinese Name: 紅翅鳳頭鵑

Family: Cuculidae

Description:

This large cuckoo (45-47 cm) has glossy black crest and head, orange-buff throat patch, white hindcollar and breast, dark vent and chestnut wings. In Macao it can be fount at Grande Taipa Hill in October.

© 2012 Diplodocus501

© 2012 Diplodocus501

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References:

– Department of Gardens and Green Areas, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macao Special Administrative Region, South China Institute for Endangered Animals. (2010). Birds of Macao. Macao, SAR: Author.