Klaas's Cuckoo

Chrysococcyx klaas

Klaas's Cuckoo is a small, slender cuckoo found in sub-Saharan Africa. It has a glossy green upper body and a white underbelly with fine barring. The male has a glossy purple crown and a green back, while the female has a brown crown and a rufous coloration on the wings. This species is known for its distinctive call, a repetitive 'klee-klee-klee' sound. Klaas's Cuckoo is a brood parasite, laying its eggs in the nests of other bird species, particularly those of the waxbill and cisticola families. It primarily feeds on insects and caterpillars. This cuckoo is often found in woodland, savanna, and forest edges.

Habitat: Woodland, savanna, forest edges