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Chrysococcyx caprius
juvenile Diderick cuckoo, rufous and green with a diagnostic red bill. Much larger than the foster parents - Marico Sunbird
well wooded large garden in semi arid tree savannah
The primary hosts for the Diderick Cuckoo are weaver birds whereas the Klaas's Cuckoo is known to parasitize Sunbird nests. This youngster is definitely a Diderick because of the red bill.
Spotted on Feb 23, 2008
Submitted on Dec 22, 2012
1 Comment
Nice series!