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Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus americanus

Least Concern

About

Yellow-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Cuculiformes (Cuculiformes)

Species

Coccyzus americanus (Yellow-billed Cuckoo)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese キバシカッコウ

Chinese 黃嘴美洲鵑

Spanish Cuclillo pico amarillo

French Coulicou à bec jaune

German Gelbschnabelkuckuck

Portuguese papa-lagarta-de-asa-vermelha

Russian Желтоклювая американская кукушка

Similar Species in Coccyzus

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Black-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus erythropthalmus

Least Concern

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Dark-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus melacoryphus

Pearly-breasted Cuckoo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yellow-billed Cuckoo?

The scientific name of Yellow-billed Cuckoo is Coccyzus americanus. It belongs to the genus Coccyzus.

What is the conservation status of Yellow-billed Cuckoo?

Yellow-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Yellow-billed Cuckoo live?

Yellow-billed Cuckoo is found in Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Norway, Sweden, United States, Venezuela.

What family does Yellow-billed Cuckoo belong to?

Yellow-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) belongs to the genus Coccyzus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cuculidae.

Is Yellow-billed Cuckoo endangered?

No, Yellow-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Yellow-billed Cuckoo belong to?

Yellow-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Yellow-billed Cuckoo?

The closest relatives of Yellow-billed Cuckoo in the genus Coccyzus include Black-billed Cuckoo, Dark-billed Cuckoo, Gray-capped Cuckoo, Mangrove Cuckoo, Pearly-breasted Cuckoo.