Meet Diederik Cuckoo, One Of The Most Beautiful Bird In The World

The genus name Chrysococcyx is Greek for gold cuckoo (χρυσός, κούκος) The specific name caprius is thought to be a misprint for either cuprea (coppery) or capensis (of Cape of Good Hope). The English name is an onomatopoeic rendition of its call. If you like this article, Please share on facebook with your friends and family.