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Bornean Ground Cuckoo (Carpococcyx radiceus)

Bornean Ground Cuckoo

Carpococcyx radiceus

Vulnerable

Overview

The Bornean ground cuckoo (Carpococcyx radiceus) is a large, terrestrial cuckoo endemic to the island of Borneo. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List due to habitat loss.

Habitat

This species is restricted to humid forests in the sections of Borneo belonging to Brunei, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Did you know?

The specific name radiceus is believed to be an error for radiatus or radiosus, as the original description lacks sufficient evidence to emend the name, despite the describer using the alternative names in other writings.

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