Birds

Introduction The Madagascar Cuckoo, Cuculus rochii, is a medium-sized cuckoo of the family Cuculidae. It breeds in Madagascar and is

Introduction The Lesser Cuckoo, Cuculus poliocephalus, is a migratory cuckoo of the Cuculidae family. It breeds across parts of the

Introduction The Red-chested Cuckoo (Cuculus solitarius) is a medium-sized cuckoo of sub-Saharan Africa. It is best known for its loud,

Introduction The Black Cuckoo, Cuculus clamosus, is a medium-sized African cuckoo recognised by its dark plumage, repetitive call and secretive

Introduction The Barred Long-tailed Cuckoo (Cercococcyx montanus) is a secretive African cuckoo associated with montane and submontane forests. It is

Introduction The Chestnut-breasted Cuckoo (Cacomantis castaneiventris) is a secretive cuckoo of northern Australia and New Guinea. It is usually detected

Introduction The Pallid Cuckoo, Heteroscenes pallidus, is a medium-sized cuckoo of open Australian habitats. It is best known for its

Introduction The Shining Bronze-Cuckoo (Chalcites lucidus) is a small, iridescent cuckoo of Australasia and the south-western Pacific. It is often

Introduction The Black-eared Cuckoo (Chalcites osculans) is a small Australian cuckoo associated mainly with dry woodland, mallee and open shrubland.

Introduction Horsfield’s Bronze Cuckoo (Chalcites basalis) is a small Australian cuckoo and an obligate brood parasite. Rather than building its

Introduction The African Emerald Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx cupreus) is a small, often elusive cuckoo of sub-Saharan Africa. It is best known

Introduction Klaas’s Cuckoo, Chrysococcyx klaas, is a small African cuckoo recognised by the male’s glossy green plumage, contrasting white underparts