Dwarf Cuckoo
Coccycua pumila
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About
Dwarf Cuckoo (Coccycua pumila) — 20–23 cm. Very small; brown above with faint rufous tones; pale underparts; short rounded tail. Found in scrub, forest edge, and dense low vegetation of northern South America (Colombia, Venezuela, Trinidad). Non-parasitic. Insectivore.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 19.6 cm | 7.7 in |
| Weight | 41.96 g | 1.48 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Jacobin Cuckoo: black above with white wing patch; white below; black crest; long dark white-tipped tail; crested African cuckoo
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Fledging: 12 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Sound
Song
Loud, harsh call with nasal penetrating quality; rough notes carrying through dense tropical forest.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Family | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Coccycua |
| Species | Coccycua pumila |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family