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Nomenclature
Scientific Name: Coccyzus americanus
Name in Spanish (Mexico): Cuclillo Pico Amarillo
Name in Mayan (if known):
ABA 4-Letter Bird Code: YBCU
Family: Cuculidae - Cuckoos and Allies
About this Species
The yellow-billed cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) is a migratory bird species that breeds in North and Central America and winters in South America. Within the Yucatan Peninsula, the yellow-billed cuckoo can be found in suitable habitats such as riparian woodlands, mangroves, and tropical deciduous forests.
During the breeding season, the yellow-billed cuckoo constructs a platform nest in trees and shrubs near water sources, and lays a clutch of 2-4 eggs. They primarily feed on insects, particularly caterpillars, which they catch by gleaning foliage or by hawking them in mid-air.
The yellow-billed cuckoo population in the Yucatan Peninsula faces threats such as habitat loss and fragmentation due to human activities, and the use of pesticides that affect their insect prey. Conservation efforts are focused on preserving and restoring their habitat and promoting sustainable land use practices to ensure their survival.
*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)