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Pied Cuckoo

Clamator jacobinus

Worldwide: 3,094 observations
Group: Birds

About

The Jacobin cuckoo, pied cuckoo, or pied crested cuckoo (Clamator jacobinus) is a member of the cuckoo order of birds that is found in Africa and Asia. It is partially migratory and in India, it has been considered a harbinger of the monsoon rains due to the timing of its arrival. It has been associated with a bird in Indian mythology and poetry, known as the chatak (Sanskrit: चातक) represented as a bird with a beak...

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Recent sightings near Nairobi

Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.

Jun 23, 2023Parco nazionale di Nairobi, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: Giuseppe CitinoView observation from Jun 23, 2023 on iNaturalist
Apr 1, 2022Mugumoini, Nairobi, KeniaObserver: koenbetjesView observation from Apr 1, 2022 on iNaturalist
Jul 5, 2021National Park, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: ErnestView observation from Jul 5, 2021 on iNaturalist
Dec 29, 2017Nairobi National Park, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: niff82View observation from Dec 29, 2017 on iNaturalist