Pied/Jacobin Cuckoo

Clamator jacobinus

Order:

Cuculiformes

Family:

Cuculidae

Size:

30 to 35 centimeters (12 to 14 inches)

Weight:

80 to 120 grams (2.8 to 4.2 ounces)

Taxonomy:

(Boddaert, 1783)

Short Description:

The Pied Cuckoo is a medium-sized bird belonging to the cuckoo family (Cuculidae). It features a distinctive black-and-white plumage pattern, with the head, neck, breast, and belly being predominantly black, while the wings and back are white with black barring or spots. The tail is long and graduated, often with white tips on the outer feathers. It has a relatively long, slender bill, and the eyes are typically red or reddish-brown.

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In Pakistan, the Pied Cuckoo is primarily found in various habitats including open woodlands, scrublands, agricultural areas, and urban gardens. Its distribution spans different regions of the country, including parts of Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan. It is a migratory species, arriving in Pakistan during the summer breeding season after overwintering in Africa.

The Pied Cuckoo, or Jacobin Cuckoo, exhibits fascinating behavior in Pakistan. It is known for its brood parasitic habits, laying its eggs in the nests of other bird species, particularly babblers and warblers. This cuckoo species has a distinctive call, often described as a repetitive “brain-fever” or “brain-fever bird.” It is migratory, arriving in Pakistan during the summer months to breed. During the non-breeding season, it migrates to Africa. Pied Cuckoos are often seen perched prominently on trees or utility wires, where they survey their surroundings for potential hosts or forage for insects. They play an essential role in the ecosystem by controlling insect populations and contributing to seed dispersal.

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