Adult © Aaron Juan
Immature © Daniel S.
Adult © Christoph Moning
Adult © Oliver Patrick
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Adult © ryan doherty
Habitat © Tommy Pedersen

Mangrove Cuckoo Coccyzus minor

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Identification

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Slender, long-tailed bird found in shrubby woodland (especially mangroves). Brown above and buffy below with gray cap, black mask, and bold black-and-white pattern on underside of tail. Bill is black on top, yellow below. Similar to Yellow-billed Cuckoo, but note buffy belly, black mask, and no rufous in the wings. Shy; tends to sit still for long periods of time, can be difficult to spot. Song is a series of low croaking notes, gradually becoming longer and lower-pitched. Feeds primarily on insects and small reptiles.

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