Indian Cuckoo
Cuculus micropterus
Least ConcernAves · Cuculiformes · Cuculidae
About
The Indian cuckoo or short-winged cuckoo is a member of the cuckoo order of birds, the Cuculiformes, that is found in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It ranges from India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal and Sri Lanka east to Indonesia and north to China and Russia. It is a solitary and shy bird, found in forests and open woodland at up to 3,600 m (11,800 ft).
Fun Fact
It ranges from India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal and Sri Lanka east to Indonesia and north to China and Russia.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Occur in garden lands and thick scrub.
Diet
Feed on hairy caterpillars and other insects but sometimes take fruits.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance