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Black-billed Cuckoo
Coccyzus erythropthalmus
NatureServe conservation status
Global (G-rank): G5
State (S-rank): SNA
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Species range
This species is known to occur in north-central Utah, and it may also inhabit the northeastern part of the state. The reported specimens of this species collected in Utah were taken in Davis County (Behle and Sealander 1952) and in Summit County (Behle et al. 1985). Although Behle et al. (1985) mentioned four other Utah records of this cuckoo, they did not report localities for these.
Habitat
Almost no habitat information has been reported for this species in Utah. Both of the two known Utah specimens (Behle and Sealander 1952, Behle et al. 1985) apparently were collected in urban or suburban residential settings, and one of these was reported to be at 4,400 ft elevation. Habitat in Utah would be expected to include riparian deciduous woodland.
Threats or limiting factors
Threats to this species in Utah are not known. Potential threats probably include alteration and loss of habitat (especially riparian habitat) and pesticide use to control caterpillars and other forest insect pests.
