African Emerald Cuckoo

Adult males have brilliant iridescent emerald-green upperparts, throat, and breast, with a bright yellow belly. Females are more cryptic with barred green and brown upperparts and barred underparts.

Acts as an insect controller by feeding primarily on caterpillars and insects. It is a brood parasite, meaning it lays its eggs in the nests of other bird species.

Least Concern (Population stable)

Listen for its distinctive four-note whistle sounds like 'Hello Judy'. Look high in the canopy of evergreen forests and wooded gardens; they are best spotted when they sit still to sing.