Lesser Ground-Cuckoo
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    Lesser Ground-Cuckoo

    Morococcyx erythropygus

    Iconic Birds
    Least Concern

    Quick Facts

    Mass0.072 kg

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    The lesser ground cuckoo is a species of cuckoo in the tribe Neomorphini of subfamily Crotophaginae. It is found in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Lesser Ground-Cuckoo. Sightings recorded in 21 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    Central & South America
    Parque Nacional Palo VerdeGuanacaste & North Pacific Coast, Costa Rica
    Rare
    Parque Nacional Rincón de la ViejaGuanacaste & North Pacific Coast, Costa Rica
    Rare
    Parque nacional CararaCentral Pacific & Nicoya Gulf, Costa Rica
    Rare
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