Black-billed Cuckoo
Coccyzus erythropthalmus
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Black-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus erythropthalmus) — 26–31 cm. Brown above; white below; all-dark bill; narrow red orbital ring; tail with small white spots. Migratory breeder in eastern North America; winters in South America. Non-parasitic. Insectivore specialising in tent caterpillars and other hairy larvae.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 27,4 cm | 10.8 in |
| Peso | 53,20000000000001 g | 1.88 oz |
Identificación
Plumaje
Gray-capped Cuckoo: gray cap; brown above; pale below; graduated dark tail; South American species; forest cuckoo
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: HC,PL. Incubation: 10-11 days. Fledging: 21-24 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-5
Sonido
Canto
Loud, far-carrying resonant call; deep notes audible across dense forest in Asia. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Cuculiformes (Cuclillos) |
| Familia | Cuculidae (Cucos) |
| Genus | Coccyzus |
| Especies | Coccyzus erythropthalmus |
Distribution
Black-billed Cuckoo has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Black-billed Cuckoo endangered?
How does the Black-billed Cuckoo nest?
What does the Black-billed Cuckoo sound like?
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What order and family does the Black-billed Cuckoo belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family