Little Cuckoo
Coccycua minuta
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · 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