Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Coccyzus americanus
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 28,7 cm | 11.3 in |
| Poids | 56,73333333333333 g | 2.00 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Little Cuckoo: small; rich chestnut-rufous above; pale buff below; rufous tail; yellow bill; neotropical squirrel cuckoo group
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 9-11 days. Fledging: 7-9 days.
Taille de la couvée
1-5
Son
Chant
Loud, far-carrying resonant call; deep musical notes audible impressively through dense tropical forest.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Famille | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Coccyzus |
| Espèces | Coccyzus americanus |
Distribution
Yellow-billed Cuckoo has been recorded in 8 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family