Squirrel Cuckoo

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The Squirrel Cuckoo is a large, strikingly colored cuckoo known for its agile, squirrel-like movements through the forest canopy. It possesses rich rufous plumage and a long chestnut tail tipped with white, and is a non-parasitic species.

Where to spot

Widely distributed throughout the Neotropics, from northern Mexico south through Central America and most of South America to northern Argentina. Inhabits a variety of forest types, woodlands, and even gardens.

How to spot

Look for its unmistakable rufous plumage, long graduate tail with white tips, and agile movements. Listen for its distinctive series of chattering, gurgling, and cooing calls, often accelerating. They are often quite vocal and visible.

When to spot

Active year-round across its extensive tropical and subtropical range. Most often seen during daylight hours, especially in the early morning or late afternoon.

Where to spot

How to spot

When to spot

Active year-round across its extensive tropical and subtropical range. Most often seen during daylight hours, especially in the early morning or late afternoon.

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The Squirrel Cuckoo earned its name from its remarkable agility, often seen clambering and leaping through dense foliage in a manner reminiscent of a squirrel.

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