Lesser Ground-cuckoo
A species of Lesser Ground Cuckoo Scientific name : Morococcyx erythropygus Genus : Lesser Ground Cuckoo
Lesser Ground-cuckoo, A species of Lesser Ground Cuckoo
Botanical name: Morococcyx erythropygus
Genus: Lesser Ground Cuckoo
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Description
The lesser ground cuckoo (Morococcyx erythropygus) is a species of cuckoo in the monotypic genus Morococcyx in the family Cuculidae. It is found in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and heavily degraded former forest. 
Size
25 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Lesser Ground-cuckoo predominantly feeds on insects, using a foraging method that involves searching the ground and leaf litter. They show unique adaptations for hunting, including secretive stalking of prey. Lesser Ground-cuckoo may have a preference for certain insect types, but avoids others.
Habitat
Lesser Ground-cuckoo is typically found in a range of arid to semiarid habitats. This bird favors environments that include thorn forests, the borders of scrubby woodlands, and second growth. It can also be encountered in savannas and the understory of open woods. Geographically, lesser Ground-cuckoo is associated with broader arid regions where these types of vegetative structures prevail. While often adaptable, in some areas lesser Ground-cuckoo shows a preference for specific vegetation like Thorn Forest, providing it with essential cover and resources.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Species Status
Not globally threatened.
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Lesser Ground-cuckoo 
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