Sumatran Ground Cuckoo
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Bird

Sumatran Ground Cuckoo Facts

Carpococcyx viridis

BirdThe forests of Sumatra in IndonesiaCarnivore

The Sumatran ground cuckoo (Carpococcyx viridis) is a large, terrestrial species of cuckoo endemic to the forests of Sumatra in Indonesia.

Habitat
Forest

Sumatran Ground Cuckoo Facts at a Glance

The Sumatran ground cuckoo (Carpococcyx viridis) is a large, terrestrial species of cuckoo endemic to the forests of Sumatra in Indonesia.

It belongs to the family Cuculidae in the order Cuculiformes. This profile is designed as a concise starting point; the source names below document the review basis.

Sumatran Ground Cuckoo Habitat

Sumatran Ground Cuckoos live in Forest and Mountain habitats. Their recorded range includes the forests of Sumatra in Indonesia. Suitable food, shelter, and conditions for raising young help shape that range.

Sumatran Ground Cuckoo Conservation Status

Sumatran Ground Cuckoo is listed here as Endangered. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.

Quick facts

Region
The forests of Sumatra in Indonesia
Habitat
Forest, Mountain
Diet
Carnivore
Weight
525 g

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