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Cuckoo Search

Cuckoo Search is an optimization algorithm inspired by the breeding behavior of cuckoo birds. Cuckoos lay their eggs in other birds' nests, relying on host birds to raise their offspring. Similarly, the algorithm explores solutions by generating new candidate solutions (eggs) and replacing less optimal ones (host nests). It uses random walks, called Lévy flights, to efficiently search large areas of the problem space. This approach balances exploration of new possibilities with exploitation of known good solutions, making it effective for solving complex optimization problems across various fields.