Himalayan Cuckoo
Cuculus saturatus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="cuculus-saturatus"></birdfyi-bird>The Himalayan Cuckoo (Cuculus saturatus) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 36.5 cm and a weight of 94.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Himalayan Cuckoo (Cuculus saturatus) — 31–33 cm. Grey above; warm buff-barred underparts; yellow orbital ring; long tail. Breeds in Himalayan and Chinese mountain forest; winters to Southeast Asia. Brood parasite targeting bush-warblers. Insectivore.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 36.5 cm | 14.4 in |
| Weight | 94.86666666666667 g | 3.35 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Himalayan Cuckoo: gray above; white below with rufous barring; long dark tail; yellow eye-ring; Himalayan high-altitude species
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: NO.
Clutch Size
1
Sound
Song
Loud, far-carrying call; resonant notes given from tall Himalayan forest canopy at dawn. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Family | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Cuculus |
| Species | Cuculus saturatus |
Distribution
Himalayan Cuckoo has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Other species in the Cuculidae family