19,196 observationsLeast Concern
Groove-billed Ani
Crotophaga sulcirostris
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Cuculiformes ›Family: Cuculidae ›Genus: Crotophaga
About
The groove-billed ani (Crotophaga sulcirostris) is an odd-looking tropical bird in the cuckoo family with a long tail and a large, curved beak. It is a resident species throughout most of its range, from southern Texas, central Mexico and The Bahamas, through Central America, to northern Colombia and Venezuela, and coastal Ecuador and Peru. It only retreats from the northern limits of its range in Texas and northern Mexico during winter.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Groove-billed Ani is Crotophaga sulcirostris.
- The Groove-billed Ani has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Groove-billed Ani belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Groove-billed Ani belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Groove-billed Ani belongs to the class Aves.
- Groove-billed Ani belongs to the order Cuculiformes.
- Groove-billed Ani belongs to the family Cuculidae.
- Groove-billed Ani belongs to the genus Crotophaga.