What does the Bible say about cuckoo?

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The Bible mentions the cuckoo among birds Israel was forbidden to eat under the old covenant ceremonial laws, but gives no further teaching about it. Leviticus 11:16 and Deuteronomy 14:15 include it in lists of unclean birds, teaching Israel to live as a people set apart for the Lord. These food regulations were part of the covenant order given to Israel and pointed to the need for holiness and distinction from surrounding nations. In Christ, believers are not bound by these ceremonial dietary restrictions, since He fulfills the law and makes His people clean through His saving work.