Lesser Ground-Cuckoo

Morococcyx erythropygus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Cuculiformes · Cuculidae

About

The lesser ground cuckoo is a species of cuckoo in the tribe Neomorphini of subfamily Crotophaginae. It is found in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua.

Fun Fact

The lesser ground cuckoo is the only member of its genus.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Inhabits semiarid to arid landscapes including the interior and edges of woodlands, thorn forest, secondary forest, and savanna.

Diet

Feeds on insects captured while walking on the ground or picked from vegetation with short leaps.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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