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Horsfield's Bronze-Cuckoo |
Sightings
We have had a few sightings of Horsfield's Bronze-Cuckoos, first at the farm where we lived until 2006, 20 km south of Narrabri, New South Wales, in 2004. In October 2005 there was another one.
Starting in September 2007, a Horsfield's Bronze-Cuckoo declared the trees around our house 20 km east of Narrabri its home for the breeding season..
Photos
Horsfield's Bronze-Cuckoo feeding on our lawn
The same bird as above, seen from behind; note the greenish reflection
Frontal view of a male Horsfield's Bronze-Cuckoo
When a female arrived, he (left) got all excited (click on image for larger version)
He pulled all the stops to impress her (click on image for larger version)
Frontal view of a female Horsfield's Bronze-Cuckoo
Lateral view of a female Horsfield's Bronze-Cuckoo (click on image for full-size display)
Habits
One of the few diurnal bird species that we have found to also be active at night, especially near full moon.