Jacobin Cuckoo
Clamator jacobinus
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Cuculidae
Jacobin Cuckoo.
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Clamator jacobinus
Category
birds
Family
Cuculidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 79.4 g (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding jacobin cuckoo in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: mid-level vegetation 40%, understorey foraging 30%, canopy foraging 20%, ground foraging 10%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 70%; fruit 20%; endothermic vertebrates 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
Botswana
Zambia
MalawiSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.