When danger approaches, many creatures seem to follow the ancient proverb that “the enemy of my enemy is my friend.” For ...

European cuckoos lay very different eggs depending on the host species. Genetic analyses have revealed how this adaptation is inherited without leading to speciation. Subscribe to our newsletter for ...

Cuckoos infiltrate the nests of other birds with similar-looking eggs, but drongos have evolved a highly effective way to snuff out the imposters. Their ability to recognise the uniquely patterned ...

The iconic cuckoo faces a new peril on its huge annual migration to the UK - being eaten by humans, according to researchers. The findings come as the first cuckoo to arrive in the UK has been ...

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens has gone cuckoo. The Sanford attraction has added five female Guira cuckoos to its South American Bird Habitat. They have joined two violaceous turacos and a ...