Large Hawk-Cuckoo
Hierococcyx sparverioides
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Cuculiformes · Cuculidae
About
The large hawk-cuckoo is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It has a wide breeding distribution from temperate Asia along the Himalayas extending to East Asia. Many populations winter further south. They are known for their loud and repetitive calls which are similar to that of the common hawk-cuckoo but do not rise in crescendo. They are also somewhat larger and adults can be readily told apart from the smaller common hawk-cuckoo by the black patch on the chin. They are brood-parasites of babblers and laughing-thrushes.
Fun Fact
They are known for their loud and repetitive calls which are similar to that of the common hawk-cuckoo but do not rise in crescendo.
Quick Facts
Habitat
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Diet
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Lifespan
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Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance