The yellow-billed cuckoo is sometimes called the "rain crow" because its song is often heard just before thunderstorms or summer showers. But this rare bird raises its voice less and less often in ...

Generally shy and elusive, the yellow-billed cuckoo can be easily overlooked. Its calls are usually loud and often provide the best evidence to the presence of the bird. It favors eating ...

The yellow-billed loon is protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act in the Unites States and in Canada under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, but these fail to provide substantial protections ...