Madagascar Cuckoo
Cuculus rochii
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderCuculiformes (Cuckoos)
- FamilyCuculidae (Cuckoos)
- GenusCuculus (Typical Old World Cuckoos)
- SpeciesCuculus rochii (Madagascar Cuckoo)
About the Madagascar Cuckoo
The Madagascar cuckoo or Madagascan cuckoo (Cuculus rochii), also known as the Madagascar lesser cuckoo, is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. Though it breeds only in Madagascar, it winters to eastern Africa (from the African Great Lakes region to Zanzibar).
The Madagascar cuckoo is a small, slim cuckoo, measuring 28 cm (11 in) in length. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Madagascar Cuckoo in Ranomafana National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ranomafana National Park | 🇲🇬 Madagascar | |
| 2 | Ankarafantsika National Park | 🇲🇬 Madagascar | |
| 3 | Berenty Reserve | 🇲🇬 Madagascar | |
| 4 | Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Madagascar Cuckoo in Ranomafana National Park?
About 70% of wildlife watchers report a Madagascar Cuckoo sighting in Ranomafana National Park, based on 849 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Madagascar Cuckoo in Ranomafana National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Madagascar Cuckoo in Ranomafana National Park in our monthly data.