Cuckoo  (Cuculus canorus)

Facts

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderCuculiformes
FamilyCuculidae
GenusCuculus (1)
SizeLength: 32-36 cm (2)
Weight54-60 g (2)
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Status

A widespread summer visitor (3). Included in the Birds of Conservation Concern Amber List (medium conservation concern) (4) and protected at all times under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (5).

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