Hierococcyx varius 34cm
Akkakuyil in Tamil
(அக்காகுயில்)
Widespread resident and partial migrant. Smaller than large hawk cuckoo, with grey upperparts, more rufous on underparts, indistinct barring on belly and flanks, and narrow tail banding. Juvenile has spotted flanks and narrow tail banding. Call as Large but more shrill and manic. Well wooded country.
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