Black Cuckoo

Cuculus clamosus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · 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

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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