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Cuckoo, Cuckoo!

After searching for the identification of this African bird, I am still unsure whether it is a lark-heeled cuckoo. It may also be known as a white-browed coucal. I have included three images of the same bird in hopes that someone can confirm or set me straight.

This cute bird was very willing to pose from every direction at the Maasai Mara National Reserve. I appreciate whatever help you can give by commenting below.

Posted for Birds of the Week. Seemed like the perfect place to ask for help with bird identification, don’t you think?


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15 responses to “Cuckoo, Cuckoo!”

  1. Some of the sharpest photos of cuckoos that I’ve seen. Breathtaking

  2. Beautiful photos of a handsome bird. I’m glad someone identified it for you.

    1. Thanks, Tanja. I am always grateful for the help of fellow bloggers. ๐Ÿ˜Š

  3. Beautiful photos!!

    1. Thanks, Nora. ๐Ÿ˜Š

  4. Looks like Anne ID’d for you, fabulous captures, Pepper!

    1. Yes, she did! I knew someone would have an answer on WP. ๐Ÿ˜Š

  5. Amazing shots!

    1. Thanks! I expected to see a wide variety of wildlife in Africa but was surprised to be introduced to so many birds too. ๐Ÿ˜Š

  6. Eliza sent me the link to this post: what absolutely wonderful photographs these are! This is definitely a White-browed Coucal. The white supercilium and heavily streaked nape and mantle are diagnostic ๐Ÿ™‚ ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. Thanks so much for taking time to help me with the identification, Anne. Have a wonderful rest of the day. ๐Ÿ˜Š

  7. Great shots, Pepper. I am forwarding this post to Anne, my SA blogging bird expert. ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. Thanks so much for doing that. It seems that little details can make a difference in correct bird identification so I am hoping there is enough detail in the pics. ๐Ÿ˜Š

  8. Beautiful shots of an interesting bird. The nice bokeh in the second photo helps emphasize the bird’s features.

    1. Thanks! The second one is my favorite of all three as well. Have a wonderful day. ๐Ÿ˜Š

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