Saw this adult male Cuckoo today and I am trying to determine the identification. Using terminology, distribution and features from: Johannes Erritzøe, Clive F. Mann, Frederik P. Brammer and Richard A. Fuller. Cuckoos of the World, Helm, 2012. Also using Wells 1999, HBW 2019, and other references for identification.
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For Cuculus Cuckoos the possibilities are:
Oriental Cuckoo (Cuculus saturatus)
Indian Cuckoo (Cuculus micropterus)
Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) – does not reach far south enough
Sunda Cuckoo (Cuculus lepidus) – confined to the highlands in Peninsular Malaysia
So I am trying to differentiate between Oriental & Indian Cuckoos.
I have seen the Indian Cuckoo well in the past and this bird overall did not look like one (jizz). I think it is an Oriental Cuckoo. Appreciate any opinions and clarification.
Amar-Singh HSS (Dato’ Dr)
Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
28th February 2019
Location: Ulu Kinta Forest Reserve, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Habitat: Previously logged forest with secondary growth and some residual primary forest
Equipment: Nikon D500 SLR with Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD, handheld