Bay-breasted Cuckoo
Coccyzus rufigularis
EndangeredAves · Cuculiformes · Cuculidae
About
The bay-breasted cuckoo is an Endangered species of bird in the tribe Phaenicophaeini, subfamily Cuculinae of the cuckoo family Cuculidae. It is endemic to the Dominican Republic on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola; it is possibly extirpated in Haiti.
Fun Fact
The bay-breasted cuckoo was at one time placed in the genus Piaya which was later merged into Hyetornis.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in several forest types, but mostly in the narrow transition zone between dry and moist areas.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Loss
- Poaching and Hunting
- Human-Wildlife Conflict
- Disease