Grey-bellied Cuckoo

Cacomantis passerinus

Order:

Cuculiformes

Family:

Columbidae

Size:

20 to 25 centimeters (8 to 10 inches)

Weight:

30 to 50 grams (1 to 1.8 ounces)

Taxonomy:

(Vahl, 1797)

Short Description:

The Grey-bellied Cuckoo (Cacomantis passerinus) is a small cuckoo species characterized by its greyish-brown plumage, paler underparts, and barred tail. It has a slender body, a long tail, and a relatively short, curved bill. This species displays sexual dimorphism, with males having a greyish crown and females having a browner crown.

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In Pakistan, the Grey-bellied Cuckoo is found in various habitats such as forests, woodlands, scrublands, and gardens. It is distributed across different regions of the country, including Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan. However, its distribution may be patchy, and it may not be as commonly observed as some other cuckoo species.

Grey-bellied Cuckoos are primarily insectivorous, feeding on a variety of insects and their larvae. They are often solitary birds and can be quite secretive in their behavior, frequently staying concealed within dense vegetation. During the breeding season, males may sing melodious calls to attract mates and establish territories. Like other cuckoo species, Grey-bellied Cuckoos are brood parasites, laying their eggs in the nests of other bird species, particularly babblers and warblers. They are known to mimic the calls of their host species, further enhancing their ability to deceive them. Overall, Grey-bellied Cuckoos play a role in controlling insect populations and contribute to the biodiversity of Pakistan’s avifauna.

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