Overview
The greater ani (Crotophaga major) is a bird in the cuckoo family. It is sometimes referred to as the black cuckoo. It is found through tropical South America south to northern Argentina.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Eastern Panama and South America including Trinidad, east of Andes to northern Argentina.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Greater ani
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
