Dwarf Cuckoo
NameDwarf Cuckoo
Common NameDwarf Cuckoo
Scientific NameCoccyzus pumilus
FamilyCuculidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsThe head and nape are gray, contrasting with a vibrant rufous-orange throat and upper breast. The back and wings are brownish-gray, while the belly is whitish to pale buff. It has a distinctive red orbital ring around its dark eye and a black bill. The tail is dark with white tips on the outer feathers.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of soft, cooing notes, often described as 'coo-coo-coo', or a rapid 'kuk-kuk-kuk-kuk' that may slow down towards the end.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northern South America, including Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and parts of northern Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size for a cuckoo, Gray head and nape, Bright rufous throat and upper breast, Red orbital ring, Brownish-gray back, White belly, Dark tail with white tips
Description
The Dwarf Cuckoo is a small, shy cuckoo species characterized by its gray head, rufous throat and breast, and brownish-gray back. It typically forages in dense vegetation for insects, often remaining hidden.
