Dark-billed Cuckoo
Coccyzus melacoryphus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="coccyzus-melacoryphus"></birdfyi-bird>The Dark-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus melacoryphus) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 23.3 cm and a weight of 53.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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حول
Dark-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus melacoryphus) — 26–30 cm. Brown above; pale buff below; dark bill without yellow lower mandible; tail with white spots. Widespread from Colombia south to Argentina; migratory populations reach the Galápagos. Non-parasitic. Insectivore; forages in dense vegetation.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 23,3 cm | 9.2 in |
| الوزن | 53,125 g | 1.87 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: PL.
عدد البيض في الوضع
2-4
الصوت
الغناء
Loud, harsh raucous call; piercing rough notes carrying powerfully through dense tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| الفصيلة | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Coccyzus |
| الأنواع | Coccyzus melacoryphus |
Distribution
Dark-billed Cuckoo has been recorded in 4 countries.
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External Databases
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family