Cocos Island Cuckoo's are normally around 30 cm long. They have a lighter belly and a gray crown and blackish mask. The different kinds of cuckoo's all of similar coloring although some have darker wings, crown, underbelly, and make. While some have very brightly colored bellies. As a species, the birds primarily stay high in the trees, away from predators. The Cocos Island climate is very warm, and humid. The Cocos Island Cuckoo's are on an endangered list, and are threatened by many nest predators. They move around a lot trying to collect food for them selves and their children. They have deep voices, and call by repeatedly singing 'kcha' 4 or 5 times. These sounds are used as advertising calls and to attract a mate.
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