They arrive in south eastern Australia in spring. They’re spooky to look at. In the early hours of the morning, their call puts even the kookaburras to shame.

In this video, you don’t see any birds – it’s too dark – but you can hear them!

Here’s a picture of a Channel-billed Cuckoo from another date:

To see more pics and videos, check out my list of cuckoo posts.

Common name: Channel-billed Cuckoo

Scientific name: Scythrops novaehollandiae

Approximate length: 58-65 cm

Date heard: 22 September 2018 (Spring)

Location: Allambie Heights, NSW, Australia