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#13300382

10 Feb 2026

A plaintive cuckoo (Cacomantis merulinus) perches on a moringa tree (Moringa oleifera) in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on February 10, 2026. The species is a brood parasite, laying its eggs in the nests of smaller birds such as prinias and tailorbirds, and is known for its high-pitched, accelerating call.

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#13300383

10 Feb 2026

A plaintive cuckoo (Cacomantis merulinus) perches on a moringa tree (Moringa oleifera) in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on February 10, 2026. The species is a brood parasite, laying its eggs in the nests of smaller birds such as prinias and tailorbirds, and is known for its high-pitched, accelerating call.

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#13300385

10 Feb 2026

A plaintive cuckoo (Cacomantis merulinus) perches on a moringa tree (Moringa oleifera) in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on February 10, 2026. The species is a brood parasite, laying its eggs in the nests of smaller birds such as prinias and tailorbirds, and is known for its high-pitched, accelerating call.

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#13300387

10 Feb 2026

A plaintive cuckoo (Cacomantis merulinus) perches on a moringa tree (Moringa oleifera) in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on February 10, 2026. The species is a brood parasite, laying its eggs in the nests of smaller birds such as prinias and tailorbirds, and is known for its high-pitched, accelerating call.

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#13300389

10 Feb 2026

A plaintive cuckoo (Cacomantis merulinus) perches on a moringa tree (Moringa oleifera) in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on February 10, 2026. The species is a brood parasite, laying its eggs in the nests of smaller birds such as prinias and tailorbirds, and is known for its high-pitched, accelerating call.

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#13300393

10 Feb 2026

A plaintive cuckoo (Cacomantis merulinus) perches on a moringa tree (Moringa oleifera) in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on February 10, 2026. The species is a brood parasite, laying its eggs in the nests of smaller birds such as prinias and tailorbirds, and is known for its high-pitched, accelerating call.

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#13300394

10 Feb 2026

A plaintive cuckoo (Cacomantis merulinus) perches on a moringa tree (Moringa oleifera) in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on February 10, 2026. The species is a brood parasite, laying its eggs in the nests of smaller birds such as prinias and tailorbirds, and is known for its high-pitched, accelerating call.

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#12522769

2 Jul 2025

A posted warning sign about waterborne parasites and skin irritations is seen on a Lake Starnberg lakeside pier in Starnberg, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, on July 1, 2025. The notice advises bathers to limit exposure and take protective measures while using the lake during summer.

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#12134948

8 Mar 2025

Thousands demonstrate for science and research funding, two areas that have been hit particularly hard by the Trump administration and Elon Musk's cuts via the Department of Government Efficiency, in Washington, on March 7, 2025. The demonstration at the Lincoln Memorial featured scientists, members of Congress, and music performers, among others.

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#11678424

18 Oct 2024

De-worming capsules are pictured at a health center in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 18, 2024.

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#11638547

5 Oct 2024

he Jacobin Cuckoo (Clamator Jacobinus), Also Pied Cuckoo Or Pied Crested Cuckoo, Is A Member Of The Cuckoo Order Of Birds Found In Africa And Asia. It Is Partially Migratory And In India, It Has Been Considered A Harbinger Of The Monsoon Rains Due To The Timing Of Its Arrival. It Has Been Associated With A Bird In Indian Mythology And Poetry, Known As The Chataka In Sanskrit Represented As A Bird With A Beak On Its Head That Waits For Rains To Quench Its Thirst. These Cuckoos Feed On Insects Including Hairy Caterpillars. The Jacobin Cuckoo Is A Brood Parasite; It Does Not Build Its Own Nest But Lays Its Eggs In The Nests Of Other Birds. The Jacobin Cuckoo Lays Its Eggs In The Morning, Often Dropping Them From Above While Perched On The Rim Of The Host's Nest. A Jacobin Cuckoo (Clamator Jacobinus) Bird Sits On A Moringa Oleifera Tree To Eat Caterpillars On A Very Lowlight Cloudy Day At Tehatta, West Bengal; India, On October 05, 2024.

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#11638548

5 Oct 2024

he Jacobin Cuckoo (Clamator Jacobinus), Also Pied Cuckoo Or Pied Crested Cuckoo, Is A Member Of The Cuckoo Order Of Birds Found In Africa And Asia. It Is Partially Migratory And In India, It Has Been Considered A Harbinger Of The Monsoon Rains Due To The Timing Of Its Arrival. It Has Been Associated With A Bird In Indian Mythology And Poetry, Known As The Chataka In Sanskrit Represented As A Bird With A Beak On Its Head That Waits For Rains To Quench Its Thirst. These Cuckoos Feed On Insects Including Hairy Caterpillars. The Jacobin Cuckoo Is A Brood Parasite; It Does Not Build Its Own Nest But Lays Its Eggs In The Nests Of Other Birds. The Jacobin Cuckoo Lays Its Eggs In The Morning, Often Dropping Them From Above While Perched On The Rim Of The Host's Nest. A Jacobin Cuckoo (Clamator Jacobinus) Bird Sits On A Moringa Oleifera Tree To Eat Caterpillars On A Very Lowlight Cloudy Day At Tehatta, West Bengal; India, On October 05, 2024.

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#11638550

5 Oct 2024

he Jacobin Cuckoo (Clamator Jacobinus), Also Pied Cuckoo Or Pied Crested Cuckoo, Is A Member Of The Cuckoo Order Of Birds Found In Africa And Asia. It Is Partially Migratory And In India, It Has Been Considered A Harbinger Of The Monsoon Rains Due To The Timing Of Its Arrival. It Has Been Associated With A Bird In Indian Mythology And Poetry, Known As The Chataka In Sanskrit Represented As A Bird With A Beak On Its Head That Waits For Rains To Quench Its Thirst. These Cuckoos Feed On Insects Including Hairy Caterpillars. The Jacobin Cuckoo Is A Brood Parasite; It Does Not Build Its Own Nest But Lays Its Eggs In The Nests Of Other Birds. The Jacobin Cuckoo Lays Its Eggs In The Morning, Often Dropping Them From Above While Perched On The Rim Of The Host's Nest. A Jacobin Cuckoo (Clamator Jacobinus) Bird Sits On A Moringa Oleifera Tree To Eat Caterpillars On A Very Lowlight Cloudy Day At Tehatta, West Bengal; India, On October 05, 2024.

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#11638554

5 Oct 2024

he Jacobin Cuckoo (Clamator Jacobinus), Also Pied Cuckoo Or Pied Crested Cuckoo, Is A Member Of The Cuckoo Order Of Birds Found In Africa And Asia. It Is Partially Migratory And In India, It Has Been Considered A Harbinger Of The Monsoon Rains Due To The Timing Of Its Arrival. It Has Been Associated With A Bird In Indian Mythology And Poetry, Known As The Chataka In Sanskrit Represented As A Bird With A Beak On Its Head That Waits For Rains To Quench Its Thirst. These Cuckoos Feed On Insects Including Hairy Caterpillars. The Jacobin Cuckoo Is A Brood Parasite; It Does Not Build Its Own Nest But Lays Its Eggs In The Nests Of Other Birds. The Jacobin Cuckoo Lays Its Eggs In The Morning, Often Dropping Them From Above While Perched On The Rim Of The Host's Nest. A Jacobin Cuckoo (Clamator Jacobinus) Bird Sits On A Moringa Oleifera Tree To Eat Caterpillars On A Very Lowlight Cloudy Day At Tehatta, West Bengal; India, On October 05, 2024.

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#11638555

5 Oct 2024

he Jacobin Cuckoo (Clamator Jacobinus), Also Pied Cuckoo Or Pied Crested Cuckoo, Is A Member Of The Cuckoo Order Of Birds Found In Africa And Asia. It Is Partially Migratory And In India, It Has Been Considered A Harbinger Of The Monsoon Rains Due To The Timing Of Its Arrival. It Has Been Associated With A Bird In Indian Mythology And Poetry, Known As The Chataka In Sanskrit Represented As A Bird With A Beak On Its Head That Waits For Rains To Quench Its Thirst. These Cuckoos Feed On Insects Including Hairy Caterpillars. The Jacobin Cuckoo Is A Brood Parasite; It Does Not Build Its Own Nest But Lays Its Eggs In The Nests Of Other Birds. The Jacobin Cuckoo Lays Its Eggs In The Morning, Often Dropping Them From Above While Perched On The Rim Of The Host's Nest. A Jacobin Cuckoo (Clamator Jacobinus) Bird Sits On A Moringa Oleifera Tree To Eat Caterpillars On A Very Lowlight Cloudy Day At Tehatta, West Bengal; India, On October 05, 2024.

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#11545360

4 Sep 2024

Papilio polytes, commonly known as the Common Mormon, is a species of swallowtail butterfly widely distributed across Asia. This butterfly is renowned for the mimicry displayed by its numerous forms. The caterpillars of the Common Mormon can negatively impact crop yields. Interestingly, these caterpillars resemble bird droppings while resting on leaves, which helps them avoid predators. However, they are heavily parasitized by chalcidoid wasps, with over a hundred tiny wasps eventually emerging from each pupa. On September 4, 2024, in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, a tiny Common Mormon caterpillar was observed feeding on plant leaves, nearly camouflaged as it blended with the branches.

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