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Asia
Reed Cuckoo
Centropus fugax
About this species
Native to Asia, the Reed Cuckoo thrives in forest habitats and belongs to the Cuculidae family. It is recognised by its distinctive plumage and call.
The Reed Cuckoo is part of the order Cuculiformes and the Cuculidae family. Its preferred habitat is forest, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Near Threatened, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of Asia.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Cuculidae family and Cuculiformes order.