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| − | {{ | + | [[Image:Great-Spotted-Cucko_by_Stephen_Powell.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Adult<br />Photo © by {{user|Stephen+Powell|Stephen Powell}}<br />Kruger Nat Park, [[South Africa]], November 2010 ]] |
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;[[:Category:Clamator|Clamator]] glandarius | ;[[:Category:Clamator|Clamator]] glandarius | ||
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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
| − | + | [[Image:TZP GreatSpottedCuckoo SER7713.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Juvenile<br />Photo © by {{user|mikemik|mikemik}}<br />[[Serengeti National Park]], [[Tanzania]], May 2018]] | |
| + | 35–39 cm (13¾-15¼ in). Tail long and wedge-shaped. <br /> | ||
| + | '''Adult''': | ||
*Pale silvery-grey crown and crest | *Pale silvery-grey crown and crest | ||
*Upperparts are grey with an abundance of white spots | *Upperparts are grey with an abundance of white spots | ||
*Chin and throat are yellowy-white | *Chin and throat are yellowy-white | ||
*Belly creamy-white | *Belly creamy-white | ||
| + | Juvenile: | ||
| + | *Black on upperparts where adult is grey | ||
| + | *Rufous on [[Topography#Wings|primaries]] | ||
==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
| − | [[Image:2011Great-spotted-Cuckoo.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Photo by {{user|sdaly|sdaly}}<br /> | + | [[Image:2011Great-spotted-Cuckoo.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Photo © by {{user|sdaly|sdaly}}<br />near La Janda, Cadiz province, Andalucia, [[Spain]], February 2006 ]] |
| − | [[Turkey]], [[Iraq]], [[Iran]], [[ | + | [[Europe]], [[Middle East]] and [[Africa]]: <br /> |
| + | In Africa resident breeder from just south of the Sahara to [[Zambia]] and [[Mozambique]] (avoiding areas with rainforest); summer migrant to Southern Africa. <br /> | ||
| + | In Middle East summer migrant to [[Turkey]], [[Iraq]], [[Iran]], [[Israel]], and [[Egypt]].<br /> | ||
| + | In Europe summer visitor to [[Spain]], [[Portugal]], southern [[France]], [[Italy]], and eastern [[Greece]]. | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Vagrants''' occasionally venture elsewhere in [[Europe]], including the [[British Isles]]. |
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==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
| + | This is a [[Dictionary_M-O#M|monotypic]] species<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup>. | ||
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==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
| − | Breeds in heathland with occasional trees, | + | Breeds in heathland with occasional trees, Cork Oak ''Quercus suber'' being a favourite in Iberia. Also Olive ''Olea europaea'' groves. |
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==Behaviour== | ==Behaviour== | ||
====Flight==== | ====Flight==== | ||
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It's diet consists mainly of insects. | It's diet consists mainly of insects. | ||
====Breeding==== | ====Breeding==== | ||
| − | It parasitises nests of the crow family (mainly magpies), and may lay several eggs in the same nest. | + | It parasitises nests of the crow family (in [[Europe]] mainly the two species of magpies), and may lay several eggs in the same nest. In southern Africa the most common hosts are [[Pied Crow]], [[Cape Crow]] and [[Pied Starling]]. In western Europe is a very early breeder, the adults have left the region by early June. |
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====Vocalisation==== | ====Vocalisation==== | ||
| − | + | {{ Audio|Clamator glandarius (song).mp3 }} | |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | # | + | #{{Ref-Clements6thAug18}}#Birds of Kenya |
#Collins Field Guide 5th Edition | #Collins Field Guide 5th Edition | ||
#Collins Bird Guide ISBN 0 00 219728 6 | #Collins Bird Guide ISBN 0 00 219728 6 | ||
| + | # Beaman, M., S. Madge, K.M. Olsen. 1998. Fuglene i Europa, Nordafrika og Mellemøsten. Copenhagen, Denmark: Gads Forlag, ISBN 87-12-02276-4 | ||
| + | #Birdlife International datazone | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| − | {{GSearch|Clamator | + | {{GSearch|"Clamator glandarius" {{!}} "Great Spotted Cuckoo"}} |
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[[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Clamator]][[Category:Bird Songs]] | [[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Clamator]][[Category:Bird Songs]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:49, 26 March 2023
- Clamator glandarius
Identification
35–39 cm (13¾-15¼ in). Tail long and wedge-shaped.
Adult:
- Pale silvery-grey crown and crest
- Upperparts are grey with an abundance of white spots
- Chin and throat are yellowy-white
- Belly creamy-white
Juvenile:
- Black on upperparts where adult is grey
- Rufous on primaries
Distribution
Europe, Middle East and Africa:
In Africa resident breeder from just south of the Sahara to Zambia and Mozambique (avoiding areas with rainforest); summer migrant to Southern Africa.
In Middle East summer migrant to Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Israel, and Egypt.
In Europe summer visitor to Spain, Portugal, southern France, Italy, and eastern Greece.
Vagrants occasionally venture elsewhere in Europe, including the British Isles.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
Habitat
Breeds in heathland with occasional trees, Cork Oak Quercus suber being a favourite in Iberia. Also Olive Olea europaea groves.
Behaviour
Flight
Direct flight, much stronger than Common Cuckoo. The trailing tail makes the outline distinctive.
Adopts Eurasian Magpie-like postures during the breeding season.
Hops on the ground
Diet
It's diet consists mainly of insects.
Breeding
It parasitises nests of the crow family (in Europe mainly the two species of magpies), and may lay several eggs in the same nest. In southern Africa the most common hosts are Pied Crow, Cape Crow and Pied Starling. In western Europe is a very early breeder, the adults have left the region by early June.
Vocalisation
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, D. Roberson, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2018. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: v2018. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Birds of Kenya
- Collins Field Guide 5th Edition
- Collins Bird Guide ISBN 0 00 219728 6
- Beaman, M., S. Madge, K.M. Olsen. 1998. Fuglene i Europa, Nordafrika og Mellemøsten. Copenhagen, Denmark: Gads Forlag, ISBN 87-12-02276-4
- Birdlife International datazone
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Great Spotted Cuckoo. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 19 May 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Great_Spotted_Cuckoo
External Links
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