Red-chested Cuckoo
    Image: Wikipedia contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Red-chested Cuckoo

    Cuculus solitarius

    Iconic Birds
    Least Concern

    Quick Facts

    Mass0.073 kg

    Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).

    The red-chested cuckoo is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is a medium-sized bird found in Africa, south of the Sahara. In Afrikaans, it is known as "Piet-my-vrou", after its call.

    Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

    WikipediaWoRMS

    Where to Find

    Top parks for Red-chested Cuckoo. Sightings recorded in 130 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    East Africa
    Chome Forest ReserveNorthern Tanzania Safari Circuit, Tanzania
    Rare
    Tsavo West National ParkTsavo & Amboseli Ecosystem, Kenya
    Rare
    Tsavo West National ParkNorthern Tanzania Safari Circuit, Tanzania
    Rare
    View all parks for Red-chested Cuckoo →

    Best Safari Destinations

    Loading safari destinations...

    Ready to see Red-chested Cuckoo in the wild?

    Use our tools to find the right park and plan your trip.

    Best parks for Red-chested Cuckoo →Build a trip itinerary