Smooth-billed Ani
NameSmooth-billed Ani
Common NameSmooth-billed Ani
Scientific NameCrotophaga ani
FamilyCuculidae
Wingspan (cm)43
Length (cm)34.5
Weight (g)85
Plumage DetailsEntirely black plumage with a shaggy, loose appearance. Under good light, a slight iridescent sheen can be observed.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a distinctive, rising 'aa-nee' or 'whee-oo' call, often repeated. They are generally noisy birds, producing a variety of chattering and squealing sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, wetland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southern Florida, the Caribbean islands, and from Central America south through much of tropical South America.
Identifying FeaturesAll-black plumage, Large, smooth, arched bill, Long tail, Shaggy body feathers, Social behavior, often in flocks
Description
The Smooth-billed Ani is a medium-sized, all-black cuckoo with a distinctive large, smooth, arched bill. These highly social birds are often seen in noisy flocks, foraging on the ground or in low vegetation.
