Dark-billed cuckoo

Coccyzus melacoryphus

The dark-billed cuckoo (Coccyzus melacoryphus) is a species of bird in the tribe Phaenicophaeini, subfamily Cuculinae of the cuckoo family Cuculidae.

Family: Cuculidae Order: Cuculiformes Conservation: Least Concern
Dark-billed cuckoo

About the Dark-billed cuckoo

The dark-billed cuckoo (Coccyzus melacoryphus) is a species of bird in the tribe Phaenicophaeini, subfamily Cuculinae of the cuckoo family Cuculidae. It is regularly found in every mainland South American country except Chile plus the Galápagos Islands. It has also occurred as a vagrant in Chile and several other countries and islands.

Fun Facts About Dark-billed cuckoo

  • The dark-billed cuckoo (Coccyzus melacoryphus) is a species of bird in the tribe Phaenicophaeini, subfamily Cuculinae of the cuckoo family Cuculidae.
  • It is regularly found in every mainland South American country except Chile plus the Galápagos Islands.

Conservation Status

The Dark-billed cuckoo is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.

View on IUCN Red List →

Taxonomy & Classification

OrderCuculiformes
FamilyCuculidae
GenusCoccyzus
SpeciesCoccyzus melacoryphus

Range & Habitat

Range map of Dark-billed cuckoo

🛍️ Dark-billed cuckoo Gifts & Merch

Show your love for dark-billed cuckoos! Find t-shirts, hoodies, stickers, mugs, and more at our store.

Browse Dark-billed cuckoo Merch →

Related Species

Other species in the Cuculidae family: