Striped Cuckoo
Tapera naevia
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A medium-sized cuckoo (28-30 cm) found in grasslands and open habitats from Mexico through Central and South America. Brown-streaked plumage with a distinctive rufous cap and long tail. A brood parasite, laying eggs in the nests of other bird species, particularly ovenbirds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 21.2 cm | 8.3 in |
| Weight | 49.980000000000004 g | 1.76 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Little Bronze-cuckoo (alt): small bronze-green cuckoo; barred white below; red eye; golden-bronze iridescence; typical bronze-cuckoo
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in grasslands and open habitats from Mexico through Central and South America to Argentina. Resident.
Diet & Feeding
Insectivore specialising in hairy caterpillars rejected by other birds. Also takes beetles, grasshoppers, and small lizards from low scrub.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 15-18 days. Fledging: 16-18 days.
Sound
Song
Loud, raucous cackle with harsh quality; penetrating notes carrying well across open grassland and scrub.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Family | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Tapera |
| Species | Tapera naevia |
Distribution
Striped Cuckoo has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family