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Plaintive Cuckoo - Brood Parasite - Animal India

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. (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto)

Photo Details

Photo ID	#13300382
Date Taken	10 February 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto

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