face mask; yellow on bill; rufous belly (Dominican Republic; 2006-12-13)
Mangrove Cuckoo Coccyzus minor
Native Range:
North America and Latin America
Notes:
this species does indeed inhabit mangrove forests, as its name might imply; resembles Yellow-billed Cuckoo but has a black face mask; no sexual dimorphism.
long graduated tail with white splotches (Dominican Republic; 2006-12-13)
dorsal view; uniform brown above (Dominican Republic; 2006-12-13)