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Northern Hawk-Cuckoo

Cuckoos & Coucals

Photo: John Gould / Henry Constantine Richter · Public domain

Hierococcyx hyperythrus

Also known as: Cuculus hyperythrus

China Red List: Least Concern (LC)

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Range

Eastern China, North and South Korea, far-eastern Russia and Japan; northern birds winter in Borneo

The northern or rufous hawk-cuckoo (Hierococcyx hyperythrus) is a cuckoo found in eastern China, North and South Korea, far-eastern Russia and Japan; northern populations migrate to overwinter in Borneo. This elusive species is considered rare over most of its range and many of its life-history traits remain understudied. It perches in the crowns of tall trees, making direct observation difficult. (Wikipedia, general species account)

It was once considered the same species as the Malaysian and Hodgson's hawk-cuckoos, all three since split. Hawk-cuckoos are so named because their broad, rounded wings and plumage give them a great resemblance to Japanese and Chinese sparrowhawks. (Wikipedia, general species account)

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Where is the Northern Hawk-Cuckoo found?
Eastern China, North and South Korea, far-eastern Russia and Japan; northern birds winter in Borneo
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