Cocos Cuckoo
A species of Spot-tailed Cuckoos and Lizard-cuckoos Scientific name : Coccyzus ferrugineus Genus : Spot-tailed Cuckoos and Lizard-cuckoos
Cocos Cuckoo, A species of Spot-tailed Cuckoos and Lizard-cuckoos
Botanical name: Coccyzus ferrugineus
Genus: Spot-tailed Cuckoos and Lizard-cuckoos
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Description
The Cocos cuckoo (Coccyzus ferrugineus) is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is endemic to Cocos Island, an island in the Pacific Ocean which is part of Costa Rica. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, and subtropical or tropical moist shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss. 
Size
32 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Cocos Cuckoo primarily consumes insects. It exhibits foraging behavior, actively hunting its prey. Its dietary adaptations include a preference for various insects found within its habitat.
Habitat
Cocos Cuckoo resides primarily in the midstory and canopy of mature forests, favoring areas with dense foliage, often located at least 10 meters above the ground, with a strong preference for perches over 20 meters. These birds show an affinity for habitats rich in the epiphytic bromeliad Guzmania sanguinea and areas dominated by endemic trees like Cecropia pittieri and Sacoglottis holdridgei. However, they tend to avoid coastal plant communities characterized by the presence of Talipariti tiliaceum var. pernambucense.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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