Black Cuckoo
Cuculus clamosus
Least ConcernAves · Cuculiformes · Cuculidae
About
The black cuckoo is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. The species is distributed widely across sub-Saharan Africa. There are two subspecies. This cuckoo has a very wide range and is quite common so it is classified as a least-concern species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Fun Fact
The species is distributed widely across sub-Saharan Africa.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Feeds mainly on hairy caterpillars but also consumes termites and ants, including winged ones caught in flight, beetles, grasshoppers and other insects, as well as birds' eggs and nestlings.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance