North American Bird Search Box
This search box can be used to find bird species using bird's english, french or latin name, or to identify bird by its 4 letter Alpha Code
Field Guide for all the Birds of North America
Common Cuckoo
4 Letter (english names) Alpha Code: COCU (3)
Coucou gris
Cuculus canorus
Information, images and range maps on over 1,000 birds of North America, including sub-species, vagrants, introduced birds and possibilities
Life, Habitat & Pictures of North American Cuckoos
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13" 33cm | 26" 66cm | 5oz 141.7g | Cuculidae | Cuculus canorus |
- Summer
- Year Around
- Winter
The Common Cuckoo is a native bird of Eurasia. This sleek gray cuckoo is very similar in appearance to the Oriental Cuckoo and the Himalayan Cuckoo. Close observation is needed to distinguish between these different birds. The Common Cuckoo has been seen inside the North American perimeters and is a recognized vagrant.
Reference to Other Bird Site:
ABA - American Birding Association This site represents an organization that maintains official records of all birds species that have been proven to have been seen inside the perimeters of the North American Continent and the surrounding bodies of water. Regular revised versions are posted to keep the bird list current at all times. This is the list used by all serious birders over their lifetime. You may be aware of the movie called the "Big Year". It was with this list that all the competing birders used in an attempt to set a new record as to how many bird species that could be seen by an individual birder in one calendar year.