Guira Cuckoo

A gregarious, long-tailed cuckoo of open savanna, scrub and grassland in South America, usually encountered in small, noisy groups foraging on the ground and in low vegetation for insects and small reptiles. Its shaggy crest, orange face and loud, chattering calls make it easy to identify once seen, and groups are often active through the warmer parts of the day rather than restricted to dawn and dusk. Open, semi-arid habitats with scattered bushes and grassy patches are the most reliable places to look.