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Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo
Hierococcyx pectoralis
Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo (Hierococcyx pectoralis) — Cuckoos & Turacos of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo (Hierococcyx pectoralis) is a member of the Cuculidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 79.7 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Cuculiformes
- Family Cuculidae Cuckoos
- Genus Hierococcyx
- Species pectoralis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 79.7 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Cuculidae
- Order
- Cuculiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo (Hierococcyx pectoralis) is a species of bird in the Cuculidae family, part of the order Cuculiformes. It occurs naturally across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Philippines (except Sulu Arch.).
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 79.7 g, with a wing length of about 17.1 cm and a tail of around 14 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 265,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo?
The Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 79.7 g.
Where does the Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo live?
The Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Philippines (except Sulu Arch.), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo belong to?
The Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo (Hierococcyx pectoralis) belongs to the Cuculidae family, in the order Cuculiformes.
What does the Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo eat?
The Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo migrate?
The Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo make?
1 real field recording of the Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo's range?
The Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo has a mapped global range of about 265,000 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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