Heirococcys varius

Common Name
Common Hawk-Cuckoo
Behaviour
Common Hawk-Cuckoo, also called as Brainfever Bird, inhabits in light forest. This bird is mostly silent during winter and become increasingly obstreperous with the advance of hot weather. It exhibit Brood parasitism. The host is Babblers.
Body Features
Pigeon-sized bird. Ashy grey above;whitish below,cross-barred with brown. Broadly barred tail.The sexes are alike.
Breeding time
March-June
Litter size
Eggs usually single in each nest.
Feeding behaviour
Diet include Insects as well as Fruits
IUCN status
Least concern
Status at KAU campus
Common
Type of Animal
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