Yellow-billed Cuckoo Similar Species Comparison

Habitat

Found mainly among the canopies of deciduous trees; look for them in woodland patches with gaps and clearings.

Adult

Adult

Long, slim bird with a long tail. Brownish above with rusty patches in the wing. From below, note large white spots on a black tail.

Adult

Large, slim birds with a long tail, a long yellow bill, and a hunchbacked appearance. From below, note large white spots on a black tail.

Adult

Often forages on tent caterpillars.

Adult/immature

Long-tailed bird with a curved yellow bill and rusty wing panels.

Adult/immature

Long and long-tailed with large white spots on the underside of the tail.

Adult

Adult/immature

May wander north or east of breeding range in fall before migrating south.

Juvenile

Juvenile is similar to adult, but duller overall and with an all-dark bill until around 60 days of age.

Adult

Adult