European Cuckoo Collection

Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) perched on a branch. Thursley Common, Surrey, UK, May

Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) perched on gate Surrey, England, UK. April

Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) male, Germany, April

Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) in flight, Germany, April. May

Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) perched on Hawthorn blossom, Surrey, England, May

Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) perched on Cherry tree blossom Surrey, England, UK. April

Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) calling perched on branch of Hawthrorn(Cratageus monogyna) Surrey, England, UK. May

Cuckoos from various countries (coloured engraving)
997443 Cuckoos from various countries (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Common reed bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus) attacking Common cuckoo (Cuculus canorus), female, Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, Germany, May

Common cuckoo brood parasite, artwork C013 / 6350
Common cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) chick being fed by a meadow pipit (Anthus pratensis). Common cuckoos are brood parasites. That is, they lay their eggs in the nest of other birds

Common cuckoo, 19th century artwork C013 / 6349
Common cuckoo (Cuculus canorus). Plate 139 from Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841) by William MacGillivray

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Discover the enchanting world of the European Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) in its natural habitat across Europe. From perching on branches in Surrey, England, to flying over Germany, this elusive bird is a true master of disguise. Known as a brood parasite, the Cuckoo lays its eggs in the nests of other birds, leaving the host parents to raise its young. Witness the beauty and intrigue of this fascinating creature in various stages of its life, from April to May, and learn about the complex relationship between the Common Cuckoo and its host species, such as the Common Reed Bunting. Delve into the history of this iconic bird through captivating 19th-century artwork.