Great Spotted Cuckoo
Clamator glandarius
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Great Spotted Cuckoo (Clamator glandarius) — 38–42 cm. Grey crest; white-spotted dark upperparts; pale underparts; long tail. Migratory breeder in southern Europe and western Asia; winters in Africa. Brood parasite primarily targeting magpies and crows. Insectivore feeding on hairy caterpillars and invertebrates.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 38.8 cm | 15.3 in |
| Weight | 145.95000000000002 g | 5.15 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Red-faced Malkoha: dark green-black above; pale below; brilliant red bare facial skin; long dark tail; Philippine endemic red face
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 12-15 days. Fledging: 20-26 days.
Clutch Size
15-23
Sound
Song
Loud, bubbling resonant call; rich liquid notes cascading in sequence from forest perch in Africa. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Family | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Clamator |
| Species | Clamator glandarius |
Distribution
Great Spotted Cuckoo has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family