Why Is This Mother Bird Pecking Her Baby? (Coucal Nesting)

In this video, we capture a rare and baffling moment inside a bird's nest. Why is this mother Greater Coucal (Burung Bubut) pecking her own newborn chick? ​While we often associate mother birds with pure nurturing, the reality of the wild can be incredibly harsh. Is this behavioral trait driven by stress, a defense mechanism, an instinctual way of cleaning the nest, or a brutal part of natural selection? ​Watch the full footage to observe this unique avian behavior and see what happens. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more rare wildlife and bird-watching content! ​#BirdBehavior #NatureDocumentary #WildBirds #BirdNesting #WildlifePhotography #coucal #AnimalBehavior