Cuckoos – Group Overview

Cuckoos are a diverse group of birds found in forests, woodlands, scrub, and open habitats. They vary widely in size and behaviour, ranging from arboreal foliage-dwellers to more conspicuous canopy species.

Cuckoos belong to the family Cuculidae. Many species are well known for their brood-parasitic breeding strategy, laying eggs in the nests of other birds, while others—such as malkohas and coucals—build and care for their own nests.

Most cuckoos feed on insects, caterpillars, and other invertebrates, with some species also taking fruits and small vertebrates. Their calls are often more frequently heard than the birds themselves are seen.

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This section features photographs of cuckoos documented across diverse habitats, highlighting variation in size, plumage, behaviour, and breeding strategies among species.

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Licensing & Prints

Selected photographs of cuckoos are available for licensing and editorial use.
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