Cocos cuckoo

Coccyzus ferrugineus

The Cocos cuckoo (Coccyzus ferrugineus) is a Vulnerable species of bird in the tribe Phaenicophaeini, subfamily Cuculinae of the cuckoo family Cuculidae.

Family: Cuculidae Order: Cuculiformes Conservation: Vulnerable
Cocos cuckoo

About the Cocos cuckoo

The Cocos cuckoo (Coccyzus ferrugineus) is a Vulnerable species of bird in the tribe Phaenicophaeini, subfamily Cuculinae of the cuckoo family Cuculidae. It is endemic to Cocos Island, an island in the Pacific Ocean which is part of Costa Rica.

Fun Facts About Cocos cuckoo

  • The Cocos cuckoo (Coccyzus ferrugineus) is a Vulnerable species of bird in the tribe Phaenicophaeini, subfamily Cuculinae of the cuckoo family Cuculidae.
  • It is endemic to Cocos Island, an island in the Pacific Ocean which is part of Costa Rica.

Conservation Status

The Cocos cuckoo is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. This species faces threats that could impact its population if conservation measures are not maintained.

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Taxonomy & Classification

OrderCuculiformes
FamilyCuculidae
GenusCoccyzus
SpeciesCoccyzus ferrugineus

Range & Habitat

Range map of Cocos cuckoo

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Related Species

Other species in the Cuculidae family: