Common Cuckoo
Cuculus canorus
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Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) — 32–34 cm. Grey above; white below with black barring; pointed wings; yellow orbital ring; long tail. Palearctic breeder from Britain to Japan; winters in sub-Saharan Africa. Brood parasite targeting 100+ host species. Insectivore specialising in hairy caterpillars. The quintessential herald of European spring.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 38,4 cm | 15.1 in |
| Berat | 116,25 g | 4.10 oz |
Identifikasi
Bulu
Common Cuckoo: gray above; white below with rufous barring; long dark graduated tail; yellow eye-ring; brood parasite; widespread
Habitat & Range
Status Konservasi
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Nest type: O. Incubation: 12-12 days. Fledging: 17-18 days.
Ukuran Sarang
1-18
Suara
Kicauan
Loud, far-carrying iconic call; descending cuckoo notes audible at great distance across European landscape.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Famili | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Cuculus |
| Spesies | Cuculus canorus |
Distribution
Common Cuckoo has been recorded in 6 countries.
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