Mangrove Cuckoo
Coccyzus minor
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<birdfyi-bird slug="coccyzus-minor"></birdfyi-bird>The Mangrove Cuckoo (Coccyzus minor) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27 cm and a weight of 66.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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À propos
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 27,0 cm | 10.6 in |
| Poids | 66,85000000000001 g | 2.36 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 10-13 days. Fledging: 6-10 days.
Taille de la couvée
2-4
Son
Chant
Harsh, penetrating call with raucous quality; loud rough notes carrying through dense forest habitat.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Famille | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Coccyzus |
| Espèces | Coccyzus minor |
Distribution
Mangrove Cuckoo has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Foire aux questions
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family