Channel-Billed Cuckoo

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alcatraz
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Channel-Billed Cuckoo

Have been looking for one of these for weeks - a Channel-Billed Cuckoo. Did not realise just how big the bill is until spotting this bird high in the trees at the Hinterland Environment Park at Mudgeeraba. Remarkable bird that is closer in size to a biggish raptor than a cuckoo. A first for me.

Amson
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Well done. I have heard their return here but havn't seen any yet.

WhistlingDuck

Crazy looking bird with the big bill and red eye - but attractive plummage. Nice photos.

oconnore51
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 I have often heard them, (although not this year yet), but never seen.

elizabeth

sue818
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Well done. They have arrived in Sydney now with a couple flying over Lane Cove most days. Have not managed a great picture like yours as they roost in high trees

Sue

HelloBirdy
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Great to get a clear view of this species from what I have heard

Ryu
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Aiming for DSLR-quality shots with a bridge camera

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