Himalayan Cuckoo

Cuculus saturatus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Cuculiformes · Cuculidae

About

The Himalayan cuckoo or Oriental cuckoo is a brooding parasitic bird that is part of the Cuculidae family. The species breeds from the Himalayas eastward to southern China and Taiwan. It migrates to southeast Asia and the Greater Sunda Islands for the winter.

Fun Fact

The species breeds from the Himalayas eastward to southern China and Taiwan.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in primary and secondary tropical forests, savannas, gardens and teak on plantations, monsoon rainforests.

Diet

Insectivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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