Great Spotted Cuckoo
Clamator glandarius
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<birdfyi-bird slug="clamator-glandarius"></birdfyi-bird>The Great Spotted Cuckoo (Clamator glandarius) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cucos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuclillos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 38.8 cm and a weight of 146 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 38,8 cm | 15.3 in |
| Peso | 145,95000000000002 g | 5.15 oz |
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 12-15 days. Fledging: 20-26 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
15-23
Sonido
Canto
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.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Cuculiformes (Cuclillos) |
| Familia | Cuculidae (Cucos) |
| Genus | Clamator |
| Especies | Clamator glandarius |
Distribution
Great Spotted Cuckoo has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Great Spotted Cuckoo endangered?
How does the Great Spotted Cuckoo nest?
What does the Great Spotted Cuckoo sound like?
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What order and family does the Great Spotted Cuckoo belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family