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Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo
Coccyzus pluvialis
Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo (Coccyzus pluvialis) — Cuckoos & Turacos of North America.
The Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo (Coccyzus pluvialis) is a member of the Cuculidae family found in North America. Adults weigh 163 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Cuculiformes
- Family Cuculidae Cuckoos
- Genus Coccyzus
- Species pluvialis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 163 g
- Diet
- Vertebrate hunters
- Family
- Cuculidae
- Order
- Cuculiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo preys mainly on other vertebrates.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo (Coccyzus pluvialis) is a species of bird in the Cuculidae family, part of the order Cuculiformes. It occurs naturally across North America. Its distribution covers NA Jamaica.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 163 g, with a wing length of about 17.8 cm and a tail of around 27.9 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 11,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo?
The Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 163 g.
Where does the Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo live?
The Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo is found across North America with a range covering NA Jamaica, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo belong to?
The Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo (Coccyzus pluvialis) belongs to the Cuculidae family, in the order Cuculiformes.
What does the Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo eat?
The Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo preys mainly on other vertebrates.
Does the Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo migrate?
The Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
How large is the Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo's range?
The Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo has a mapped global range of about 11,000 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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