Coccyzus vieilloti

Coccyzus vieilloti

An extinct cuckoo related to the yellow-billed and black-billed cuckoos of the Americas, Coccyzus vieilloti is named in honour of ornithologist Louis Jean Pierre Vieillot. An insectivore, this Cuckoo (Cuculidae) likely inhabited Caribbean or American forest habitats. Its fossil record provides context for the historical biogeography of New World cuckoos.

Diet & Feeding

Insectivore

Coccyzus vieilloti primarily fed on insects and other small invertebrates. Insectivorous dinosaurs were typically small-bodied and agile, with adaptations suited for catching small prey.

Quick Facts

Dieta Insectivore

Perguntas frequentes

What did Coccyzus vieilloti eat?
Coccyzus vieilloti was a insectivore.

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