Philippine Hawk-cuckoo (Hierococcyx pectoralis)

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Status LC
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
High-pitched of from 5 - 7 notes, lasting about 1.5 s and repeated up to ten times.

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Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo (Hierococcyx pectoralis) [XC79259]
by Mike Nelson from Tabunan, Cebu, Philippines (call)

Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo (Hierococcyx pectoralis) [XC269995]
by Tomas Telensky from Mindanao; Mt. Kitanglad, Philippines (song)

Subspecies
Often placed in genus Hierococcyx, along with other hawk-cuckoos, on grounds of notable morphological differences from Cuculus. Forms a superspecies with Malay Hawk-cuckoo (Hierococcyx fugax) and often considered conspecific.

Not recognised as a species by BirdLife International.

No subspecies.

References
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