Great Spotted Cuckoo Extremadura Spain

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Great Spotted Cuckoo Extremadura Spain

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Media ID 9689799

© FLPA/David Hosking

Cuckoo Cuculidae Extremadura Great Parasites Parasitic Spain Spotted Clamator Glandarius

EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this photo print, we witness a hilarious avian drama unfolding in the picturesque region of Extremadura, Spain. Meet our feathered protagonist, the mischievous Great Spotted Cuckoo! With its striking plumage and cunning nature, this bird has become quite the celebrity among local wildlife enthusiasts. But what makes this cuckoo truly extraordinary is its parasitic lifestyle. As it perches on a branch with an air of nonchalance, little does its unsuspecting host know that it's about to fall victim to one of nature's most elaborate pranks. You see, instead of building their own nests like responsible birds do, these cheeky cuckoos lay their eggs in other birds' homes! As we zoom into the frame captured by talented photographer David Hosking from FLPA Images (not just any company), we can almost hear our sneaky protagonist whispering conspiratorially to itself - "Mission Parasite Initiated!". Its target? A clueless foster parent who will soon be raising a baby cuckoo that looks nothing like them. With a mischievous glint in its eye and feathers ruffled with excitement, our spotted trickster reminds us all that life is too short not to have some fun at someone else's expense. So next time you stumble upon an unexpected surprise or find yourself caught up in playful antics – just remember the Great Spotted C

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