Little Cuckoo

Little Cuckoo

Coccycua minuta

Least Concern

Aves · Cuculiformes · Cuculidae

About

The little cuckoo is a species of bird in the cuckoo family (Cuculidae) from South America and Panama. It was formerly placed in the genus Piaya, but was moved to the reinstated genus Coccycua following the discovery that its closest living relatives are a couple species traditionally placed in Coccyzus or Micrococcyx, rather than the other members of Piaya.

Fun Fact

It was formerly placed in the genus Piaya, but was moved to the reinstated genus Coccycua following the discovery that its closest living relatives are a couple species traditionally placed in Coccyzus or Micrococcyx, rather than the other members of Piaya.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in mangrove swamps, and scrubby woodland near water.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance