Dark-billed cuckoo
Coccyzus melacoryphus
The dark-billed cuckoo (Coccyzus melacoryphus) is a species of bird in the tribe Phaenicophaeini, subfamily Cuculinae of the cuckoo family Cuculidae.
About the Dark-billed cuckoo
The dark-billed cuckoo (Coccyzus melacoryphus) is a species of bird in the tribe Phaenicophaeini, subfamily Cuculinae of the cuckoo family Cuculidae. It is regularly found in every mainland South American country except Chile plus the Galápagos Islands. It has also occurred as a vagrant in Chile and several other countries and islands.
Fun Facts About Dark-billed cuckoo
- The dark-billed cuckoo (Coccyzus melacoryphus) is a species of bird in the tribe Phaenicophaeini, subfamily Cuculinae of the cuckoo family Cuculidae.
- It is regularly found in every mainland South American country except Chile plus the Galápagos Islands.
Conservation Status
The Dark-billed cuckoo is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae |
| Genus | Coccyzus |
| Species | Coccyzus melacoryphus |
Range & Habitat
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