The DBC Board is pleased to present Mini-Tutorials on the DBC YouTube Channel.
Mini-tutorial covering DuPage's two cuckoos to consider, the Yellow-billed and Black-billed Cuckoo. Their differences go beyond the color of the bill, and remember that individuals can vary from the typical. And then there's a chance you're looking at a juvenile bird, which can differ considerably from an adult... The general build of the bird, the flight feathers, and the skin around their eye (aka, the orbital ring) are good indicators. Most important: the pattern on the underside of the tail. Next time you see a cuckoo emerge from the leafy treetops while re-situating itself, this video prepares you to make a positive ID. Presented by Denis Kania.
For more on birds and birding in DuPage County, visit https://www.dupagebirding.org​.
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