Rare Common Cuckoo spotted on Long Island sparks birdwatcher frenzy; a summer migrant known for brood parasitism across Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Multiple rare bird sightings on Long Island include a juvenile common cuckoo, likely blown off course from Europe, and a captive barn owl that escaped from a nature center. Birders and locals are actively searching for these birds, which are attracting significant attention due to their rarity and unusual presence in the region.