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Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus)
Cuculus
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Aves
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Europe, Africa (migrant)
DIET
Insectivorous
HABITAT
Woodland, farmland
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Aves
ORDER
Cuculiformes
FAMILY
Cuculidae
GENUS
Cuculus
📋 Description
SIZE
32-34 cm body, 80-190 g
COLORATION
Grey upperparts, barred underparts
ADAPTATIONS
Brood parasite, mimics hawk
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Woodland, farmland
DIET
Insectivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Europe, Africa (migrant)
REPRODUCTION
Parasitic (eggs in other nests)
DIET DETAILS
Caterpillars (mainly)
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Declining host populations
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The Common Cuckoo is famous for laying eggs in other birds' nests. The chick evicts host eggs.
2
It has a very distinctive two-note call.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Doñana National Park Spain
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Spring-summer
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Listen for "cuck-oo" call in spring; look for grey bird on wires.
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