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Cuckoos are medium-sized birds that range in size from the little bronze cuckoo, at 17 g (0.6 oz) and 15 cm (6 in), to moderately large birds, ranging from 60–80 cm (24–31 in) in length, such as the giant coua of Madagascar, the coral-billed ground-cuckoo of Indochina, and various large Indo-Pacific coucals such as the goliath coucal of Halmaher...
The cuckoo, common cuckoo, European cuckoo or Eurasian cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) is a member of the cuckoo order of birds, Cuculiformes, which includes the roadrunners, the anis and the coucals. This species is a widespread summer migrant to Europe and Asia, and winters in Africa.
Learn about cuckoos, a family of birds that includes roadrunners and brood parasites. Find out how they look, sound, eat, mate, and cope with threats.
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Jun 4, 2024 · Cuckoo is a term for various birds of the family Cuculidae, especially those that lay eggs in other nests. Learn about their diversity, distribution, adaptations, and parasitic behavior from Britannica.
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The Indian cuckoo or short-winged cuckoo ( Cuculus micropterus) is a member of the cuckoo order of birds, the Cuculiformes, that is found in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It ranges from India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal and Sri Lanka east to Indonesia and north to China and Russia.
Learn about the Cuckoo, a summer visitor and brood parasite in the UK, with a distinctive call and appearance. Find out why it is a Red List species and how to identify it.
Cuckoo guide: why they call ‘cuckoo’, how they trick other ...
