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Great Spotted Cuckoo with an hairy caterpillar, Extremadura Spain
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Great Spotted Cuckoo with an hairy caterpillar, Extremadura Spain
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Media ID 9689801
© FLPA/David Hosking
Caterpillar Cuckoo Cuculidae Extremadura Great Parasites Parasitic Spain Spotted Clamator Glandarius
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Talk about a hairy situation! This Great Spotted Cuckoo from Extremadura, Spain, seems to have found the ultimate caterpillar delicacy - one with an impressive hairdo! Sporting its vibrant feathers and perched on a branch, this cuckoo is caught in the act of enjoying its unusual meal. With its beady eyes fixed on the camera, it's as if this bird knows it's been caught red-handed! Known for their parasitic behavior, Great Spotted Cuckoos are notorious tricksters in the avian world. Instead of building nests or raising their own young, they lay their eggs in other birds' nests and let them do all the hard work. But hey, who can blame them when there are such tasty treats like this hairy caterpillar around? This photo perfectly captures nature's quirks and surprises. The contrast between the cuckoo's elegant plumage and the fuzzy caterpillar creates a whimsical scene that makes you wonder what other unexpected partnerships exist in our natural world. So next time you're out exploring Extremadura or any other wild corner of Spain, keep your eyes peeled for these fascinating feathered friends. And who knows? You might just witness another surprising encounter that will leave you scratching your head – or perhaps even craving some hairy cuisine!
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