Brown Cuckoo

The Brown Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia phasianella) is a species native to the diverse landscapes of Southeast Asia and the Australasia region. Found primarily in countries such as Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and nearby islands, this bird inhabits a range of habitats including forests, woodlands, and coastal areas. Its distribution across these regions reflects its adaptability to various environmental conditions, from dense tropical rainforests to open scrublands, where it can find suitable food sources and nesting sites.

In Australia, the Brown Cuckoo-Dove is widely distributed across the eastern and northern parts of the continent, ranging from Queensland down to New South Wales and across to parts of South Australia. It is commonly encountered in both subtropical and tropical regions, where it thrives in the lush vegetation and diverse plant communities characteristic of these areas. In Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, the species occupies similar habitats, often found in lowland rainforests and montane forests at higher elevations.