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Great Spotted Cuckoo Extremadura Spain
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Great Spotted Cuckoo Extremadura Spain
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 9689807
© FLPA/David Hosking
Cuckoo Cuculidae Extremadura Great Parasites Parasitic Spain Spotted Clamator Glandarius
EDITORS COMMENTS
Guess who's the ultimate master of disguise? Meet the Great Spotted Cuckoo, a true feathered chameleon! This mischievous avian trickster from Extremadura, Spain knows how to play hide and seek like no other. Just look at that sly expression on its face – it's got mischief written all over it!" "In this print captured by FLPA photographer David Hosking, we witness nature's cunning con artist in action. The Great Spotted Cuckoo is not your ordinary bird; it has mastered the art of deception through parasitic behavior. With its striking black and white plumage blending seamlessly into the surrounding branches, this cuckoo effortlessly camouflages itself among unsuspecting victims" "But what makes this species truly remarkable is its sneaky parenting technique. Instead of building their own nests or raising their young themselves, these crafty birds lay their eggs in other bird species' nests! Once hatched, the baby cuckoos outsmart their foster parents by growing faster and demanding more attention than their siblings" "So next time you're strolling through Extremadura's picturesque landscapes, keep an eye out for this charismatic charlatan perched high above. But be warned – if you happen to spot one nearby with a mischievous glint in its eye, don't be surprised if you suddenly find yourself playing host to an unexpected guest!
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