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Shining Bronze-Cuckoo

Djooritj are quite cryptic, and you are more likely to hear, rather than see them.

Small Songbirds Bushland Heathland

Noongar Names: Djooritj

Scientific Name: Chalcites lucidus


Conservation Status: Least concern

Threats: Cat predation and habitat loss

Will they visit?: They frequently visit home gardens with dense vegetation and located near large reserves

Natural Distribution: Common and widespread throughout the South West and Perth region

Habitat at a Glance

See Habitat Guide for more detail

Shelter: Dense vegetation

Diet: Insects, particularly hairy caterpillars

Water: Bird baths

ReWild Benefit: Pest control

ReWild Benefits

Small songbirds help to control pest species within the ecosystem. Visit BirdLife Australia to learn more about our native birds of prey. If you have seen one in your neighbourhood or around the home you can record your sighting on Birdata and help scientists monitor their population

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