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Asia
Speckled Cuckoo
Chrysococcyx poliocephalus
About this species
Native to Asia, the Speckled Cuckoo thrives in forest habitats and belongs to the Cuculidae family. It is recognised by its distinctive plumage and call.
The Speckled 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.