Common Cuckoo

Cuculus canorus

The Common Cuckoo, scientifically known as Cuculus canorus, is a well-known brood parasite found across Europe and Asia. This species is famous for its distinctive call, which is often associated with the arrival of spring. The Common Cuckoo is a medium-sized bird with a sleek body, long tail, and pointed wings. It has a unique reproductive strategy, laying its eggs in the nests of other bird species, such as warblers and pipits, and relying on them to raise its young. This species is a long-distance migrant, spending the winter in Africa. The decline in suitable habitats and the reduction of its host species have led to a decrease in the population of the Common Cuckoo.

Habitat: Woodlands, marshes, meadows, and open areas with suitable host species