iSimangaliso Wetland Park
KwaZulu-Natal · Year-round
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Jacobin Cuckoo
Clamator jacobinus
The Jacobin cuckoo, pied cuckoo, or pied crested cuckoo (Clamator jacobinus) is a member of the cuckoo order of birds that is found in Africa and Asia.
Species insights
When to visit
Most records Nov to Feb
When Jacobin Cuckoo sightings peak, from open records. Outside these months it is seen less often, not never.
Best monthsNov to Feb
Recorded in KwaZulu-Natal~62 records
Curve from 515 national iNaturalist observations, not from one property and not from this province. Single-month spikes are discarded as upload artefacts, and below 50 records we show no curve at all.
Where you'll find it
Mpumalanga and beyond
Provinces where Jacobin Cuckoo is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
515 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Jacobin Cuckoo
Stays that give back
Across KwaZulu-Natal
Montusi Mountain Lodge
Drakensberg, Bergville · From R 6,800 a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Kosi Forest Lodge
iSimangaliso Wetland Park · Price on request
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
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Thonga Beach Lodge
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Penwarn Farm
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Berghouse & Cottages
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Birder friendly
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&Beyond Phinda Mountain Lodge
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The Midlands
Next stop
Rolling green hills, dairy farms, and pottery studios
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When and where to find the Jacobin Cuckoo
Hosts have recorded the Jacobin Cuckoo at stays in or beside iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
Species
Clamator jacobinus
Records
515
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Jacobin Cuckoo on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Jacobin Cuckoo in KwaZulu-Natal?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Jacobin Cuckoo at stays in or beside iSimangaliso Wetland Park. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
Where can you see the Jacobin Cuckoo in South Africa?
The Jacobin Cuckoo is most recorded in Mpumalanga (38% of records), Limpopo (32% of records), KwaZulu-Natal (12% of records), based on 515 iNaturalist observations. 2 places to stay on Spekboom in KwaZulu-Natal have recorded the Jacobin Cuckoo on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Jacobin Cuckoo?
Sightings of the Jacobin Cuckoo peak from Nov to Feb, based on 515 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.
What is the Jacobin Cuckoo?
The Jacobin cuckoo, pied cuckoo, or pied crested cuckoo (Clamator jacobinus) is a member of the cuckoo order of birds that is found in Africa and Asia. It is partially migratory and in India, it has been considered a harbinger of the monsoon rains due to the timing of its arrival.