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Mangrove Cuckoo



(Coccyzus minor)  ORDER: CUCULIFORMES  l  FAMILY: CUCULIDAE



                                                                                                                               ~February 16, 2009 
                                                                                                                        Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

Unlike most birds which have three toes forward and one back, the Mangrove Cuckoo has two toes forward and two behind.  Our guide on the mangrove boat tour, Gustavo, was excited to spot one as it is rarely seen in this location.