The Violet Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus) is an uncommon resident and winter visitor to Singapore (Wang & Hails, 2007). It is nationally vulnerable and considered at risk due to its small number, estimated at around less than 20 birds (Ng & … Continued
Jeremiah Looei’s two videos show the Violet Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus) feasting on caterpillars. Insects are its favourite food, especially caterpillars. The hairy ones are carefully prepared by swiping on the branch before swallowing LINK 1 and LINK 2. According to … Continued
“On a quest for elusive Colonel butterflies in the quiet Kranji countryside last weekend, we picked up the distinctive call of the Rusty-breasted Cuckoo (Cacomantis sepulcralis) nearby and instinctively changed to birding mode… “Scanning the trees, we saw a female … Continued
