Where can you see the Red-chested Cuckoo in South Africa?

The Red-chested Cuckoo is most recorded in KwaZulu-Natal (27% of records), Western Cape (22% of records), Gauteng (16% of records), based on 685 iNaturalist observations. 22 places to stay on Spekboom have recorded the Red-chested Cuckoo on site or nearby.

When is the best time to see the Red-chested Cuckoo?

Sightings of the Red-chested Cuckoo peak from Oct to Jan, based on 684 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.

What is the Red-chested Cuckoo?

The red-chested cuckoo ( Cuculus solitarius ) is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is a medium-sized bird found in Africa south of the Sahara. In Afrikaans, it is known as "Piet-my-vrou", after its call.

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Red-chested Cuckoo

Red-chested CuckooCuculus solitarius

The red-chested cuckoo ( Cuculus solitarius ) is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae.

from Wikipedia

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Red-chested Cuckoo

Red-chested CuckooCuculus solitarius

The red-chested cuckoo ( Cuculus solitarius ) is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae.

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When to visit

Most records Oct to Jan

When Red-chested Cuckoo sightings peak, from open records. Outside these months it is seen less often, not never.

Best monthsOct to Jan

Records684 records

Curve from 684 national iNaturalist observations, not from one property. Single-month spikes are discarded as upload artefacts, and below 50 records we show no curve at all.

Where you'll find it

KwaZulu-Natal and beyond

Provinces where Red-chested Cuckoo is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.

685 records, iNaturalist