Mangrove Cuckoo
Coccyzus minor
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Mangrove Cuckoo (Coccyzus minor) — 28–32 cm. Brown above; buffy-orange wash on breast and belly; yellow lower mandible; long tail with white spots. Inhabits mangroves, tropical hammocks, and scrub from Florida and the Caribbean to northern South America. Non-parasitic. Insectivore feeding on caterpillars and invertebrates.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 27.0 cm | 10.6 in |
| Weight | 66.85000000000001 g | 2.36 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Squirrel Cuckoo (Piaya): rich rufous-brown above; pale buff below; long graduated rufous tail; yellow orbital ring; neotropical
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 10-13 days. Fledging: 6-10 days.
Clutch Size
2-4
Sound
Song
Harsh, penetrating call with raucous quality; loud rough notes carrying through dense forest habitat.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Family | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Coccyzus |
| Species | Coccyzus minor |
Distribution
Mangrove Cuckoo has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family