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Cuculiformes (12)
Black-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus erythropthalmus) - Describes the physical traits, range, habitat, and diet of this species. Includes a photo.
Geococcyx californianus (Greater Roadrunner) - Photos, habitat, reproduction, and physical description.
Greater Ani (Crotophaga major) - Brief description of range, habitat, diet, and appearance. Includes photographs.
Greater Roadrunner: Geococcyx californianus - Photo, information, and audio recording of the bird's call.
Hoatzin - Relic of Prehistory? - Article by Adrian Warren on the biology of Opisthocomus hoazin, which may be a link with birds that became extinct millions of years ago, and even shows similarities to the first known bird, Archaeopteryx.
International Touraco Society - Dedicated to the conservation of the rare bird family Musophagidae from Africa, commonly known as Touracos or Turacos.
Introduction to the Cuckoos - The brood parasitic cuckoos lay their eggs in other birds nests and never rear their own young. Article and list of species. [PDF]
Koekoea, the Long Tailed Cuckoo - Brief account of the New Zealand endemic bird Eudynamys taitensis.
Mangrove Cuckoo (Coccyzus minor) - Identification tips and facts about the migration status, habitat, nesting, and taxonomy of this species.
Pipiwharauroa, the Shining Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx lucidas) - Physical description, nesting, migration, and personal observations about this bird.
Roadrunner: Geococcyx californianus - Includes description, behavior, range, habitat, and life cycle.
Yellow-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) - Species account describes this bird's range, habitat, physical appearance, reproduction, and behavior. Includes a photo and sound file.
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