Jacobin Cuckoo
Clamator jacobinus
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Jacobin Cuckoo (Clamator jacobinus) — 31–34 cm. Bold black-and-white; black crest; white underparts and wing patch; long tail. Widespread from Africa through the Indian subcontinent. Brood parasite targeting babblers. Migratory in part of its range. Insectivore. Known as 'Pied Crested Cuckoo'; its monsoon-season arrival in South Asia is celebrated.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 29.0 cm | 11.4 in |
| Weight | 83.5 g | 2.95 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Scale-feathered Malkoha: scaly dark green above; buff below; bare red orbital skin; long dark tail; scaled feather texture distinctive
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 11-12 days. Fledging: 17-18 days.
Sound
Song
Loud, far-carrying call with raucous quality; harsh penetrating notes given from tall canopy tree. 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 jacobinus |
Distribution
Jacobin Cuckoo has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family