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Lesser Ground Cuckoo
Morococcyx erythropygus
21.6233, -105.257
Field Notes
Description:
The Lesser Ground Cuckoo is a species of cuckoo in the monotypic genus Morococcyx in the family Cuculidae. It is found in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua.
Habitat:
Forest floor in the tropical regions
Notes:
Extremely elusive. This bird is most often seen in ground cover, and rarely stands still. After an hour of stalking / waiting, we finally had our moment with this incredible Cuckoo species here in Nayarit Mexico!
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