Red-billed Ground Cuckoo
Neomorphus pucheranii
The Red-billed Ground Cuckoo (Neomorphus pucheranii) is a legendary cuckoo found in 3 countries, weighing about 330 g. The red-billed ground cuckoo is a species of cuckoo in the tribe Neomorphini of subfamily Crotophaginae.
About the Red-billed Ground Cuckoo
The red-billed ground cuckoo is a species of cuckoo in the tribe Neomorphini of subfamily Crotophaginae. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and possibly Ecuador.
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How to identify it
The red-billed ground cuckoo is 43 to 55 cm (17 to 22 in) long, about half of which is its tail. One male weighed 330 g (12 oz). Adults have a heavy decurved red or orange bill tipped with green or yellow. Males and females of each subspecies have the same plumage. Adults of the nominate subspecies have a dark bluish black crown and shaggy crest with a purple gloss. Their nape and back are olive brown and the rump brown with a bronzy green gloss. Their tail is dark chestnut with an olive green gloss on the upperside of the central feathers.
When to see it
Best months: April, May, June, July, August, November, December, with peak activity in July. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Red-billed Ground Cuckoo?
- The red-billed ground cuckoo is 43 to 55 cm (17 to 22 in) long, about half of which is its tail. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Red-billed Ground Cuckoo?
- The Red-billed Ground Cuckoo is a large sized bird weighing about 330 g.
- Where can you see a Red-billed Ground Cuckoo?
- The Red-billed Ground Cuckoo occurs in 3 countries, including and undefined.
- What birds look similar to a Red-billed Ground Cuckoo?
- The Red-billed Ground Cuckoo is most easily confused with the Scaled Ground Cuckoo, the Banded Ground Cuckoo and the Rufous-winged Ground Cuckoo.
- Is the Red-billed Ground Cuckoo endangered?
- The Red-billed Ground Cuckoo is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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