RarityUncommon
Height20 cm
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"Black-eared Cuckoo chicks are born with coal-black skina unique feature among many bird species."
Field Guide
Black-eared Cuckoo
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The Black-eared Cuckoo is a medium-sized bird native to Australia, known for its subtle and understated appearance. This solitary and somewhat elusive species is often found in drier inland habitats, where it blends seamlessly into its surroundings.
Distribution Map
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Black-eared Cuckoo has been recorded.
- Ackle BendKey spot🔥 ActiveVictoria · 7 species · 9 sightings · seen 5 days ago
- Capertee CampgroundKey spot🔥 ActiveNew South Wales · 3 species · seen 12 days ago
- Roma Bush GardensKey spot🔥 ActiveQueensland · 1 species · seen 30 days ago
- Shepherds LookoutKey spot🔥 ActiveAustralian Capital Territory · 1 species · seen 18 days ago
- Bells Swamp Nature Conservation ReserveKey spotVictoria
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