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Cuculus canorus

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Noun1.Cuculus canorus - common cuckoo of Europe having a distinctive two-note callCuculus canorus - common cuckoo of Europe having a distinctive two-note call; lays eggs in the nests of other birds
cuckoo - any of numerous European and North American birds having pointed wings and a long tail
Cuculus, genus Cuculus - type genus of the Cuculidae


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The Dunnock, or Hedge Sparrow, Prunnella modulari, is a common foster parent for the European Cuckoo Cuculus canorus , which will even lay pale blue eggs to match those of the Dunnock.
 
 
 
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