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
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
4 Letter (english names) Alpha Code: YBCU (1)
Coulicou à bec jaune
Coccyzus americanus
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12" 30.5cm | 18" 45.7cm | 2.3oz 65.2g | Cuculidae | Coccyzus americanus |
North American Bird Cuckoo Calls
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The Yellow-billed Cuckoo spends its day hunting and eating caterpillars. This pretty bird with its long spotted tail feathers remains unseen most of the time, well hidden in the foliage of the trees. It does share the same northern range as the Black-billed Cuckoo but has a larger southern range. It has a very recognizable call that can be heard from a long distance away.
References to Other Bird Sites:
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.