RarityCommon
Height62 cm
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"The Channel-billed Cuckoo is the largest brood parasite globally."
Field Guide
Channel-billed Cuckoo
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The Channel-billed Cuckoo is the largest cuckoo in the world and a seasonal migrant to northern and eastern Australia. With a wingspan exceeding one meter, it is instantly recognizable by its massive pale bill and ghostly grey plumage. Known as the "Stormbird," its loud, raucous calls herald its arrival each spring, coinciding with the breeding season of its host species.
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