Mexican Squirrel Cuckoo
Mexican Squirrel Cuckoo (<em>Piaya mexicana</em>) is a species of Cuckoos (<em>Cuculidae</em>) in the order Cuckoos.
Overview
Mexican Squirrel Cuckoo (Piaya mexicana) is a species of Cuckoos (Cuculidae) in the order Cuckoos.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Piaya; binomial: Piaya mexicana; authority: (Swainson, 1827).
Distribution
Breeding range: Middle America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Treat mexicana as a separate species from Piaya cayana on the basis of the analyses of Sánchez‐González et al. (2023), and demonstration of vocal differences (NACC 2025-C-14). Includes extima (Payne 2005).
