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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.
Extremely similar in appearance to various other Cuculus cuckoos across its range; note the combination of white vent, staring yellow irises, and overall large size. Lays eggs in nests of other birds, particularly pipits and reed warblers, which raise the young cuckoos.
The Common cuckoo ( Cuculus canorus) is a member of the cuckoo order of birds, Cuculiformes, which includes the roadrunners, the anis, and the coucals. It is a brood parasite, which means it lays eggs in the nests of other bird species, particularly of dunnocks, Meadow pipits, and Reed warblers.
Learn about cuckoos, a family of birds that includes the common cuckoo, known for its mimicking call and brood parasitism. Find out how cuckoos vary in appearance, diet, habitat, and reproductive strategies across 147 species.
Common cuckoos are listed as “Least Concern” species on IUCN Red List. They are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Under that act it is illegal to possess, trade, or barter the birds, the bird parts or the eggs. Common cuckoos don’t have a special status on the US federal list or on CITES.
Mar 4, 2020 · Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus), version 1.0. In Birds of the World (J. del Hoyo, A. Elliott, J. Sargatal, D. A. Christie, and E. de Juana, Editors). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA.
Learn about the Common Cuckoo, a large, long-winged, long-tailed bird that migrates across Europe and Asia and strays to Alaska. Find out its range, identification, behavior, songs, and conservation status.
