Diederik Cuckoo
A species of Chrysococcyx, Also known as Didric Cuckoo Scientific name : Chrysococcyx caprius Genus : Chrysococcyx
Diederik Cuckoo, A species of Chrysococcyx
Also known as:
Didric Cuckoo
Botanical name: Chrysococcyx caprius
Genus: Chrysococcyx
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Description General Info
Description
The diederik cuckoo is a smallish cuckoo at 18 to 20 cm. Adult males are glossy green above with copper-sheened areas on the back and whitish underparts. They have a broken white eye-stripe and a short, green malar stripe. All remiges have three to four white spots on the inner vanes. The four green outer tail feathers are tipped white, and the outermost pair are spotted white on both vanes. Females show more copper above, and have coppery barring on the flanks. The underparts are often washed brownish. Juveniles have a red bill, streaky throat and a white wing-bar. They are more copper-coloured above and browner below than the females, and the flank markings are brown blotches. 
Size
19 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Diederik Cuckoo's diet mainly consists of insects and caterpillars. This species typically employs an active foraging method and is known for its loud, distinctive call during feeding. There are no unique dietary adaptations or preferences indicated for diederik Cuckoo.
Habitat
The diederik Cuckoo predominantly inhabits open woodland, savannas, and riverside bushes within Sub-Saharan Africa and the southern Arabian Peninsula. This species adapts to multiple environments including semi-arid thorn scrub, acacia savannas, and marshland edges. Although occasionally sighted in urban gardens, diederik Cuckoo frequents areas near water, notably around weaver colonies, up to an elevation of approximately 2000 meters, typically below 1200 meters. The diederik Cuckoo follows seasonal rain patterns, engaging in short-distance migration corresponding with these climatic changes.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Distribution Area
It is a common resident breeder in Sub-Saharan Africa and the southern Arabian Peninsula. It has been recorded as far north as Cyprus (1982). It is a short-distance seasonal migrant, moving with the rains. It is a solitary bird, found in open woodland, savanna and riverside bushes.
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
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Chordates Class
Birds Order
Cuckoos and Relatives Family
Cuckoos Genus
Chrysococcyx Species
Diederik Cuckoo 
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