Levaillant's Cuckoo
Levaillant's Cuckoo
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Levaillant's Cuckoo is a large, boldly patterned cuckoo with striking black and white plumage and an erectile crest. It is known for its distinctive appearance and its brood parasitic nature, often laying eggs in the nests of babblers.
Where to spot
Found across sub-Saharan Africa, inhabiting open woodlands, savannas, acacia scrub, and even suburban gardens.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive black and white pattern, long tail, and prominent crest. Listen for its loud, whistling calls, often a series of 'wheet-wheet-wheet' notes. They can be quite conspicuous in open habitats.
When to spot
Observable year-round in its resident range. Migratory in some parts, often arriving with the rainy season. Most vocal and active during the breeding season.
Where to spot
Found across sub-Saharan Africa, inhabiting open woodlands, savannas, acacia scrub, and even suburban gardens.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive black and white pattern, long tail, and prominent crest. Listen for its loud, whistling calls, often a series of 'wheet-wheet-wheet' notes. They can be quite conspicuous in open habitats.
When to spot
Observable year-round in its resident range. Migratory in some parts, often arriving with the rainy season. Most vocal and active during the breeding season.
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This cuckoo is a well-known brood parasite, primarily laying its eggs in the nests of various babbler species, leaving them to raise its offspring.
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