Thick-billed Cuckoo

Conservation Status:

The Thick-billed Cuckoo is listed as Least Concern, with a stable and widespread population across parts of sub-Saharan Africa.

Population Trends:

The species shows a generally stable trend, supported by its broad range and adaptability to wooded habitats.

Population Size:

Exact global population figures are not clearly quantified, but it is considered uncommon to be fairly common in suitable habitats.

Family:

Cuculidae

Location:

In Uganda

Habitat:

The Thick-billed Cuckoo is found in woodlands, forest edges, riverine forests, and savanna habitats with tall trees. The best place to see this species is in Ziwa Rhino sanctuary. It is more often heard than seen, especially during the breeding season.

Migration Pattern:

The species is partially migratory, with some populations making seasonal movements linked to rainfall and breeding conditions.

Migration Distance:

These movements may cover hundreds of kilometers across East and Central Africa.

About this Bird:

The Long-tailed Traveler of the Woodlands

The Thick-billed Cuckoo (Pachycoccyx audeberti) is a striking and secretive bird, recognized by its long tail, strong bill, and elegant barred plumage. Often hidden high in the trees, it belongs to the Cuculidae family and is known for its brood-parasitic lifestyle, laying eggs in the nests of other birds.

A Hidden Traveler of the Canopy

Quiet, elusive, and fascinating, the Thick-billed Cuckoo is one of Uganda’s lesser-seen woodland birds. Its secretive lifestyle reminds us that many remarkable species live hidden within the treetops, beyond the attention of most observers.

Thick-billed Cuckoo

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About this Bird:

The Long-tailed Traveler of the Woodlands

A Hidden Traveler of the Canopy

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