Date: 05/18/2011

Number: 1

I finally identified a bird that has been driving me crazy for at least 10 years. The call is very distinctive, but the bird is very elusive. This evening I was able to positively identify the bird as a yellow billed cuckoo! He flew into a tree across the road and I was able to zoom in on him with my binoculars, but his back was to me. Then, he turned around and there was his beautiful white breast and black and white striped tail, and his yellow bill. Not only did he make his signature call, but also the dove-like "coom" sound. I was thrilled!

Tallahassee, FL

Latitude: 30.4 Longitude: -84.3

Observed by: Melanie
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