Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Coccyzus americanus
Synopsis:
This species was not confirmed to nest in Oregon during the atlas
project period, but nested in the state many decades
ago. During the atlas project, individual birds were found at two locations
with marginally suitable habitat.
Habitat Associations:
some
Lake/Pond Shoreline & Islands (538 acres)
Relative Detectability:
Difficult to detect and very difficult to confirm nesting.
Challenge:
Watch for pairs, and attempt to confirm breeding of any of the few
individuals seen almost every year.