Red-chested Cuckoo
- Scientific name
- Cuculus solitarius
- Family
- Cuculidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Forest deciduous
- Wing shape
- Pointed
- Tail shape
- Long
Why it matters
The red-chested cuckoo (*Cuculus solitarius*) is well-regarded by bird enthusiasts for its distinctive, piercing three-note call, which is a common sound across much of sub-Saharan Africa. This brood parasite is distinguished by its pointed wings and long tail, physical adaptations that aid in the swift, agile flight required to navigate dense forest and woodland habitats.
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