Abstract
THE usual manner in which the cuckoo in June “alters his tune,” is by doubling his first syllable, and the “cuc-cuckoo, cuc-cuckoo” is then usually, if not always, followed by the single “cuc.” This is certainly the case both near London and in the Midlands.
Article PDF
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
H., E. The Cuckoo. Nature 14, 369 (1876). https://doi.org/10.1038/014369d0
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/014369d0
Comments
By submitting a comment you agree to abide by our Terms and Community Guidelines. If you find something abusive or that does not comply with our terms or guidelines please flag it as inappropriate.