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Violet Cuckoo

Violet Cuckoo – call
14 Jun 2018

Violet Cuckoo – call

by BESG | posted in: Videography, Vocalisation | 1

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

Violet Cuckoo
Violet Cuckoo feasting on caterpillars
6 Jan 2015

Violet Cuckoo feasting on caterpillars

by BESG | posted in: Feeding-invertebrates, Videography | 2

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

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Three cuckoos in a day
8 Sep 2013

Three cuckoos in a day

by BESG | posted in: Species, Videography, Vocalisation | 0

“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

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