Mangrove Cuckoo

Coccyzus minor

Order

CUCULIFORMES

Family

Cuckoos and Roadrunners (Cuculidae)

Code 4

MACU

Code 6

COCMIR

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Curved (up or down)
Eye Color: Dark reddish brown.
Head Pattern: Plain
Crown Color: Gray
Forehead Color: Gray
Nape Color: Gray-brown
Throat Color: White
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 28-33 cm (11-13 in)
Weight: 102 g (3.6 oz)
Size: 3. Medium (9 - 16 in)
Color Primary: Brown, Buff
Underparts: Buff
Upperparts: Gray-brown
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Rapid direct flight with quick wing beats.
Wingspan Range: 38-43 cm (15-17 in)
Wing Shape: Pointed-Wings
Tail Shape: Rounded Tail
Tail Pattern: Spotted
Upper Tail: Gray-brown
Under Tail: Buff
Leg Color: Gray

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