Wildlifeof Sri Lanka
Lesser Cuckoo
Cuckoos & Malkohas
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Cuculus poliocephalus
Basic stats
Range
Breeds in East Asia and the Himalayas; winters in East Africa and Sri Lanka
The lesser cuckoo is native to East Asia and the Himalayas, and winters in East Africa and Sri Lanka. In Japan it is called hototogisu and has long been praised in poetry. No description, diet or breeding detail was found for this entry. The 2012 National Red List gives no status under this name (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- Where is the Lesser Cuckoo found?
- Breeds in East Asia and the Himalayas; winters in East Africa and Sri Lanka