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Nomenclature
Scientific Name: Tapera naevia
Name in Spanish (Mexico): Cuclillo Rayado
Name in Mayan (if known):
ABA 4-Letter Bird Code: STCU
Family: Cuculidae - Cuckoos and Allies
About this Species
The Striped Cuckoo (Tapera naevia) is a medium-sized cuckoo with distinctive black and white stripes on its underparts, a reddish-brown back, and a long, curved bill.
These birds inhabit a variety of habitats, including tropical dry forests, open woodlands, and scrublands. They are active foragers, often feeding on insects, spiders, small vertebrates, and fruits. Striped Cuckoos are known for their loud, repetitive calls, which can often be heard from a distance.
During the breeding season, Striped Cuckoos form monogamous pairs and build nests made of twigs, leaves, and grass. The nests are usually located in low vegetation, and both parents share incubation and feeding duties. Juvenile birds remain with their parents for several months after hatching. While the Striped Cuckoo is not considered a threatened species, habitat loss and degradation are major threats to its populations in some areas.
*Occurrence and Distribution in the Yucatan Peninsula
RESIDENCY STATUS: Yearround Resident
FREQUENCY STATUS: Fairly Common in the...
DISTRIBUTION TRENDS: Highest populations are in the ...
*This information was gathered from eBird (www.ebird.org)