AnimaliaIUCN LCApproved Recent Sighting
Coccyzus americanus
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Linnaeus, 1758
Detailed Texts Multi-lang
Slender bird, long tail with white spots, and a distinctive curved bill with a yellow base.
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Taxonomy
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderCuculiformes
FamilyCuculidae
GenusCoccyzus
Taxonomic AuthorityLinnaeus, 1758
Ecology & Status
Origin
Native
Population Trend
Decreasing
Breeding Season
Spring
Trophic Role
Insectivore
Recent Sightings
Yes
Habitat Summary Multi-lang
Inhabits deciduous forests, thickets, and dense woodland areas.Behaviour Multi-lang
Discreet bird, difficult to detect despite its size.Social Activity Multi-lang
Generally solitary during migration and breeding season.Feeding Guild Multi-lang
Active hunter; captures insects from branches and leaves.Trophic Chain Details Multi-lang
Important controller of insect populations, especially lepidopteran larvae.Reproductive Behaviour Multi-lang
Builds platform nests in trees or dense shrubs.Physical Measures
Length (cm)
26.0 - 30.0 cm
Weight (Grams)
55 g - 65 g
Offspring per cycle2 - 4
Sexual DimorphismNo
Lifespan
Sexual Maturity
1 Years
Gestation / Incubation
9 - 11
Lifespan Estimated
Males5 - 7 Years
Females5 - 7 Years
Evolutionary Adaptations Multi-lang
Adaptation to consuming hairy caterpillars that other birds avoid.
Main Threats Multi-lang
Habitat loss and pesticide use that reduce its food sources.
Interesting Facts Multi-lang
It is a long-distance migrant traveling from North America to South America.