Guira Cuckoo

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The Guira Cuckoo is a distinctive and highly social cuckoo species from South America, easily recognized by its shaggy, rufous crest, streaky brown plumage, and long tail. Unlike many cuckoos, it builds its own nest and raises its young communally.

Where to spot

Widespread across South America east of the Andes, from central and eastern Brazil south to Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay. Found in open and semi-open habitats like savannas, grasslands, shrublands, and agricultural areas.

How to spot

Look for flocks moving across open ground or perched in the open. Their distinctive calls, a series of descending whistles, trills, and growls, are a good clue to their presence. The shaggy crest and long tail are key identification features.

When to spot

Year-round resident. Active throughout the day, often seen foraging on the ground or perching conspicuously on low branches or fence posts.

Where to spot

How to spot

When to spot

Year-round resident. Active throughout the day, often seen foraging on the ground or perching conspicuously on low branches or fence posts.

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Guira Cuckoos are famously social, often found in family groups or small flocks that forage, roost, and even share nests, with multiple females laying eggs in a single communal nest.

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