Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Coccyzus americanus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="coccyzus-americanus"></birdfyi-bird>The Yellow-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 28.7 cm and a weight of 56.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
Yellow-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) — 27–32 cm. Brown above; white below; yellow lower mandible; rufous wing patches in flight; white-spotted tail. Migratory breeder in North America; winters in South America. Non-parasitic. Insectivore specialising in caterpillars and cicadas. Western population listed as Threatened.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 28.7 cm | 11.3 in |
| Weight | 56.73333333333333 g | 2.00 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 9-11 days. Fledging: 7-9 days.
Clutch Size
1-5
Sound
Song
Loud, far-carrying resonant call; deep musical notes audible impressively through dense tropical forest.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Family | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Coccyzus |
| Species | Coccyzus americanus |
Distribution
Yellow-billed Cuckoo has been recorded in 8 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family