Groove-billed ani
Crotophaga sulcirostris
The groove-billed ani (Crotophaga sulcirostris) is a tropical bird in the cuckoo family with a long tail and a large, curved beak.
About the Groove-billed ani
The groove-billed ani (Crotophaga sulcirostris) is a tropical bird in the cuckoo family with a long tail and a large, curved beak. It is a resident species throughout most of its range, from southern Texas, central Mexico and The Bahamas, through Central America, to northern Colombia and Venezuela, and coastal Ecuador and Peru. It only retreats from the northern limits of its range in Texas and northern Mexico during winter.
Fun Facts About Groove-billed ani
- It only retreats from the northern limits of its range in Texas and northern Mexico during winter.
Conservation Status
The Groove-billed ani 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 | Crotophaga |
| Species | Crotophaga sulcirostris |
Range & Habitat
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