Bird · GBIF taxon 5231927
Lesser Cuckoo
Cuculus poliocephalusThe Lesser Cuckoo is a slim gray cuckoo with barred underparts, pointed wings, and a long tail. It stays concealed in woodland and is more often detected by its persistent repeated call.
Brood ParasiteWoodland BirdPersistent Call
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Caterpillars
- Beetles
- Grasshoppers
Predators
- Hawks
- Owls
- Snakes
ThreatsForest loss, pesticide use, collisions, and declines in host birds
HabitatsOpen forest, woodland edges, scrub, plantations, and wooded hills
Life spanLikely several years; precise wild longevity is poorly documented
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyCuculidae
- SpeciesCuculus poliocephalus
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Avoid playback and never approach host nests to search for eggs.
Responsible observation
- Listen: Locate the repeated phrase before scanning the canopy.
- Shape: Note pointed wings and a long tail during swift flight.
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