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Little Cuckoo

Little Cuckoo

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The Little Cuckoo is a small, slender cuckoo with a relatively long tail, often found quietly foraging in dense vegetation. It is a shy and elusive species, typically more often heard than seen.
Where to spot
Found in Central and South America, ranging from southern Mexico south through the Amazon basin to northern Argentina. Inhabits tangled vegetation along watercourses, forest edges, and mangroves.
How to spot
Look for its small size, rufous underparts, and long tail. It often perches quietly within dense foliage, making it difficult to spot. Listen for its characteristic soft, cooing calls or a series of rapid 'kek' notes.
When to spot
Active year-round in its tropical range. Best observed during daylight hours, particularly in the morning.
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File:Coccycua minuta Cuco ardilla chico Little Cuckoo (7799747132).jpg
File:Coccycua minuta Cuco ardilla chico Little Cuckoo (7824506264).jpg
File:Coccycua minuta Little Cuckoo; Miranda, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.jpg
File:Coccycua minuta - Vincent A. Vos - 423508044.jpeg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Coccycua minuta Cuco ardilla chico Little Cuckoo (7799747132).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Coccycua minuta Cuco ardilla chico Little Cuckoo (7824506264).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Coccycua minuta Little Cuckoo; Miranda, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Unlike many of its larger cuckoo relatives, the Little Cuckoo is not a brood parasite; it diligently builds its own nest and raises its young.
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