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Many cuckoo species are known for brood parasitism, a reproductive strategy where they lay their eggs in the nests of other bird species. Some notable brood parasitic cuckoos include:

1. Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) - Known widely for its distinctive call and its parasitic habits across Europe and Asia.
2. Pacific Koel (Eudynamys orientalis) - Found in southern Asia and Australia, this species often uses hosts like the Red Wattlebird.
3. Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopacea) - Common in South and Southeast Asia, known to parasitize a variety of host species.
4. Great Spotted Cuckoo (Clamator glandarius) - Found in Europe and Africa, often parasitizes magpie nests.
5. Channel-billed Cuckoo (Scythrops novaehollandiae) - The largest brood parasitic cuckoo, found in Australia and parts of Papua New Guinea.

According to some studies, around 40% of cuckoo species engage in brood parasitism, while the remainder rear their own young. This strategy lessens the burden of parenting for the parasitic cuckoos but requires adaptation to the hosts' nesting behaviors.

For more detailed information, you can check resources like this article or Stanford University's overview.