Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo
Coccyzus pluvialis
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About
Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo (Coccyzus pluvialis) — 45–50 cm. Large island cuckoo; brown above; rich chestnut-orange belly; long broad tail. Endemic to Jamaica in forest and woodland. Non-parasitic. Omnivore; eats large insects, lizards, and berries. The largest cuckoo in the Caribbean.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 35.5 cm | 14.0 in |
| Weight | 159.5 g | 5.63 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Yellow-billed Cuckoo: olive-brown above; white below; yellow bill; rufous wing patches; white-spotted dark tail; North American
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SA.
Clutch Size
2-4
Sound
Song
Soft, descending whistled phrase; pure notes dropping gently in musical sequence from dense forest cover.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Family | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Coccyzus |
| Species | Coccyzus pluvialis |
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