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Great Spotted Cuckoo

Clamator glandarius

Worldwide: 2,924 observations
Group: Birds

About

The great spotted cuckoo (Clamator glandarius) is a member of the cuckoo order of birds, the Cuculiformes, which also includes the roadrunners, the anis and the coucals. The genus name clamator is Latin for "shouter" from clamare, "to shout". The specific glandarius is derived from Latin glans, glandis, "acorn".

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Recent sightings near Nairobi

Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.

Jun 23, 2023Mugumoini, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: Giuseppe CitinoView observation from Jun 23, 2023 on iNaturalist
May 14, 2023Mugumoini, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: David GriswoldView observation from May 14, 2023 on iNaturalist
May 11, 2023Mugumoini, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: owliceView observation from May 11, 2023 on iNaturalist
May 8, 2021National ParkObserver: Kalie GoldView observation from May 8, 2021 on iNaturalist
Jun 13, 2019Nairobi National Park, KenyaObserver: sitszasadamView observation from Jun 13, 2019 on iNaturalist
Jun 5, 2019Mugumoini, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: alanbedfordshawView observation from Jun 5, 2019 on iNaturalist