Cuckoos are geenerally known for laying eggs in the nests of other birds. Oftentimes a small sparrow will have to raise a much larger bird, and will have to work very hard to find enough food. But many species of cuckoos make their own nests.
Pheasant Cuckoo (Dromococcyx phasianellus) |
Metropolitan Park, Panama City, Panama
A very large cuckoo.
Striped Cuckoo (Tapera naevia) |
Puerto Boyaca, Colombia
A more typical cuckoo.
Smooth-billed Ani (Crotophaga ani) |
Mitu, Vaupes, Colombia
Anis look much different than most cuckoos. Anis are found in open areas and are becoming more common with deforestation.