Least Concern

Large, long-tailed cuckoo measuring about 45–50 cm in length. Has olive-green upperparts, grayish underparts, a distinct blue facial skin patch, and a greenish curved bill. The long graduated tail is tipped white.

Resident species, non-migratory throughout its range.

Does not migrate; remains within its local habitat year-round.

Breeds from March to September, with some regional variation. Builds a shallow twig nest concealed in dense foliage; lays 2–3 eggs.

Thickets, secondary forests, and well-wooded areas, especially in southern India and Sri Lanka. Found from lowlands up to 1,500 m elevation.

Prefers dry scrub forests, deciduous woodland, and dense undergrowth near cultivation or forest edges. Often seen moving slowly through foliage in pairs or small groups.

Omnivorous; feeds mainly on insects, caterpillars, grasshoppers, and small vertebrates, but also consumes fruits and berries. Forages quietly in mid to upper canopy.