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Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus americanus

Photo by Ajwerko
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Field Notes

Description:

My 100th spotting! A common, but slow-moving and secretive denizen of woodlands, the Yellow-billed Cuckoo eats large quantities of hairy caterpillars. Its loud call is heard far more frequently than the bird is actually seen.

Habitat:

I spotted this bird on my farm in the woods next to prairie pasture and close to a pond.

Reference Links:

Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Life History, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Ajwerko
Thanks Jemma! I was surprised when I learned what it was. I've never seen one before.

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PublishedJune 19, 2013

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