Madagascar Cuckoo

The Madagascar cuckoo, also known as the Madagascan cuckoo or Madagascar lesser cuckoo, is a member of the cuckoo family, Cuculidae. This small and slender bird measures approximately 28 cm in length.

Identification Tips

When observing the Madagascar cuckoo, look for its modest size and slim profile, which are characteristic of this species.

Habitat

The Madagascar cuckoo is native to Madagascar, where it breeds.

Distribution

Outside of the breeding season, this cuckoo can be found across a range of countries including Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Madagascar, Malawi, Rwanda, South Africa, Uganda, and Zambia. It is a migratory bird that spends the non-breeding season in the African Great Lakes region and various Indian Ocean islands.

Conservation status

The IUCN Red List has classified the Madagascar cuckoo as Least Concern, indicating that currently, there are no immediate threats to its population numbers that would warrant a higher risk category.