BirdPix: |
|
6153 |
Province: |
|
Limpopo |
Country: |
|
South Africa |
Locus: |
|
2430BD |
Observer: |
|
Zaloumis, Alex |
Date of record: |
|
2013-12-21 |
Number of photos: |
|
1 |
Notes: |
|
Lesser Masked Weaver colony always infested with many Diederik cuckoos. Males land amongst
colony. Weavers attack and chase them off - en mass. Male flies off calling, being chased by colony. 2 Female cuckoos sneak in & lay eggs. Very quick. |
Last updated: |
|
2020-12-03 11:24:41 |
Sp. code: |
|
352 |
Species name: |
|
Chrysococcyx caprius |
Common name: |
|
Dideric (Diederik) Cuckoo -- Diederikkie |
Family: |
|
Cuculidae |
Record status: |
|
ACCEPTED |
Collector's species id: |
|
Diederik Cuckoo |
Institution: |
|
ADU-UCT |
Record URL: |
|
https://vmus.adu.org.za/?vm=BirdPix-6153 |
Links: |
|
• Locus: Summary | Records • Species: Records | Distribution map |
|