Wildlifeof Sumatra
Large Hawk-Cuckoo
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Hierococcyx sparverioides
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Range
Breeds from temperate Asia along the Himalayas to East Asia; many populations winter further south
The large hawk-cuckoo has a wide breeding distribution from temperate Asia along the Himalayas extending to East Asia, and many populations winter further south. It is known for its loud, repetitive calls, which are similar to those of the common hawk-cuckoo but do not rise in a crescendo, and it is also somewhat larger (Wikipedia, general species account).
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- Where is the Large Hawk-Cuckoo found?
- Breeds from temperate Asia along the Himalayas to East Asia; many populations winter further south