Canto e richiami di Common Cuckoo

Canto e richiami sono spesso il modo più semplice per identificare Common Cuckoo, soprattutto quando l'uccello è nascosto tra fitto fogliame. Ecco cosa ascoltare.

Canto

The iconic 'cuck-oo' call, typically given by the male. The first syllable is higher pitched and louder than the second. It can be repeated many times. The call is primarily used to attract females and establish territory.

Richiami

Females have a bubbling, trilling call, often described as 'kwik-kwik-kwik...' or 'whi-whi-whi...'. Males may also give a 'gowk-gowk-gowk' call, especially when agitated or pursuing a female. Alarm calls are harsh 'ha-ha-ha' notes.

Quando vocalizzano

Males call frequently from April to July in breeding territories, primarily during the morning and evening, but also throughout the day. Female calls are less frequent and often heard during interactions with males or near host nests.

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