Popularly called storm birds, many species of cuckoos live around the region. The birds themselves tend to be shy and elusive as they are not too popular amongst the birds due to their infamous breeding habits. The crows have fallen victim more than once and yet lovingly raised several channel-billed cuckoos. The experience has made them quite wary and they do tend to chase the cuckoos when they can. But the cuckoo is a persistent bird read more »
I was quietly eating my brekky this morning when an almighty ruckus broke out up at the front gate: loud snake-like hissing and sound of wings. read more »