Bornean Ground Cuckoo
Carpococcyx radiceus
VUVulnerable Endemic to Borneo (Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia)
- Family
- Cuckoos (Cuculidae)
- Order
- Cuculiformes
Overview
The Bornean ground cuckoo (Carpococcyx radiceus) is a large, terrestrial species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. As suggested by its common name, it is endemic to the island of Borneo, being found in the sections belonging to Brunei, Malaysia, and Indonesia. It is restricted to humid forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Borneo.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Bornean ground cuckoo
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
