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Shining cuckoo, Chrysococcyx lucidus lucidus, AV473

Physical Description

Study skin of a shining cuckoo, mounted in a recently-dead pose with its legs curled up slightly, its wings non-symmetrical out from the body, the head curled downward to its PL side, and the tail straight. Has a red band on its PL leg.

Field Collection

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 35 x 75 x 170mm

Sex

Female

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