Cosa mangia Common Cuckoo?

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Panoramica della dieta

Insectivore, primarily feeding on large, hairy caterpillars that many other birds avoid, as well as other insects like beetles, grasshoppers, and larvae.

Come cerca cibo

Primarily insectivorous, specializing in large, hairy caterpillars (e.g., Lackey Moth, Oak Eggar, Fox Moth larvae) that are toxic or unpalatable to many other birds. It removes the irritating hairs by rubbing the caterpillar on a branch or by swallowing them, then regurgitating the indigestible hairs in pellets. Also consumes other insects like beetles, grasshoppers, and larvae. Forages by perching and scanning, then swooping down to catch prey.

Quando si nutre

Diurnal, most active during daylight hours.

Esplora Common Cuckoo