Northern Hawk-Cuckoo
Hierococcyx hyperythrus
- Family
- Cuckoos (Cuculidae)
- Order
- Cuculiformes
Overview
The northern hawk-cuckoo or rufous hawk-cuckoo (Hierococcyx hyperythrus) is a species of 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 is known to perch in the crowns of tall trees, making direct observation difficult.
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Range and habitat
Breeds southeastern Siberia, northeastern China, Korean Peninsula, and Japan; winters to southeastern Asia, northern Borneo, and northern Sulawesi.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Northern hawk-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.
