Black-bellied Cuckoo

Piaya melanogaster

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Cuculiformes · Cuculidae

About

The black-bellied cuckoo or black-bellied squirrel cuckoo is a bird of the family Cuculidae found in the Amazon region. Even though this species has a wide distribution, little is known about its ecology and natural history. The word melanogaster means "black belly"; it has Greek roots, melas meaning "black" and gaster meaning "belly".

Fun Fact

It prefers altitudes up to 800 meters above sea level.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Live in tropical rainforests, scrub and occasionally in wooded savannas.

Diet

Eat small vertebrates such as lizards.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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