Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Coccyzus americanus
Summary 2
The Yellow-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) is a cuckoo (pronounced cuck-coo). Common folk-names for this bird in the southern United States are Rain Crow and Storm Crow. These likely refer to the bird's habit of calling on hot days, often presaging thunderstorms.
Sources and Credits
- (c) Melissa McMasters, some rights reserved (CC BY), https://www.flickr.com/photos/cricketsblog/24616840089/
- (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coccyzus_americanus
More Info
iNat Map
| B - size | medium (9-16 inches) |
|---|---|
| C -primary colors | brown, white |
| E -underparts | white |
| F - upperparts | brown |
| G - back pattern | solid |
| H - belly pattern | solid |
| I - breast pattern | solid |
| J - bill shape | curved |
| K - eye color | black, brown |
| L - head pattern | eyering, plain |
| M - crown color | brown, gray |
| N - forehead color | brown |
| O - nape color | brown |
| P - throat color | white |
| Q - wing shape | pointed |
| R - tail shape | rounded |
| S - upper tail | brown |
| T - under tail | brown, white |
| U - leg color | gray |
| A - present | fall, spring, summer |
| D - breeds here | yes |
