Guira Cuckoo
NameGuira Cuckoo
Common NameGuira Cuckoo
Scientific NameGuira guira
FamilyCuculidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)37
Weight (g)125
Plumage DetailsFeatures a prominent, shaggy rufous-brown crest streaked with black. The upperparts are brown with pale buffy streaks, especially on the mantle and wings. Underparts are pale buffy-white, and the long tail is dark brown with a pale tip. The bill is bright orange, and the eyes are yellow with an orange orbital ring.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include loud, high-pitched, descending whistles, often described as 'kweer-kweer-kweer' or a series of trills. They also produce harsh, scolding alarm calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound throughout eastern and central South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia, and northern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesShaggy rufous-streaked crest, Bright orange bill, Yellow eye with orange orbital ring, Streaky brown upperparts, Pale buffy-white underparts, Long dark tail with pale tip, Often seen in social groups
Description
The Guira Cuckoo is a distinctive, medium-sized cuckoo known for its shaggy, rufous-streaked crest and social behavior. It often forages on the ground in small groups, feeding on a variety of insects and small vertebrates.
