Banded Ground-Cuckoo
Banded Ground-Cuckoo
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The Banded Ground-Cuckoo is a critically endangered and highly secretive species endemic to the Choco region of western Ecuador and southwestern Colombia. It is characterized by its striking facial patterns and large size.
Where to spot
Confined to humid lowland and foothill forests of the Choco biogeographic region in western Ecuador and southwestern Colombia, a biodiversity hotspot.
How to spot
Observing the Banded Ground-Cuckoo typically requires dedicated expeditions into its specific, often remote, forest habitat. Look for it silently following army ant swarms, where it preys on flushed invertebrates. Its distinctive patterned head and large size are key identification features if a fleeting glimpse is achieved.
When to spot
Year-round resident. It is extremely difficult to find due to its rarity and shyness. Best chances might be during the local dry season (e.g., June-November in Ecuador) when forest trails are more accessible.
Where to spot
Confined to humid lowland and foothill forests of the Choco biogeographic region in western Ecuador and southwestern Colombia, a biodiversity hotspot.
How to spot
Observing the Banded Ground-Cuckoo typically requires dedicated expeditions into its specific, often remote, forest habitat. Look for it silently following army ant swarms, where it preys on flushed invertebrates. Its distinctive patterned head and large size are key identification features if a fleeting glimpse is achieved.
When to spot
Year-round resident. It is extremely difficult to find due to its rarity and shyness. Best chances might be during the local dry season (e.g., June-November in Ecuador) when forest trails are more accessible.
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This species faces severe threats and is considered one of the most endangered cuckoos globally, primarily due to the rapid and extensive habitat loss within its highly restricted and vulnerable range.
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