Striped Cuckoo

Tapera naevia

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Cuculiformes · Cuculidae

About

The striped cuckoo is a near-passerine bird, the only member of the genus Tapera. This resident cuckoo is found from Mexico and Trinidad south to Bolivia and Argentina and Colombia.

Fun Fact

This species is about 27 cm (11 in) long and weighs 40 g (1.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in open country with trees or shrubs, and the edges of mangrove forests.

Diet

Eats large insects (primarily grasshoppers and caterpillars), often taken off the ground.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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