Alabama Bird: Yellow-Billed Cuckoo

In preparation for the Alabama Coastal BirdFest I am working on a series of birds native to Alabama. 


Today's bird is the Yellow-Billed Cuckoo
According to the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources: 
Length of feather (which is from an Alabama swan): 8 3/4"

Scientific name: Coccyzus americanus


Breeder. Common in spring, summer, and fall in all regions. Found in woodlands and on farmlands with scattered trees and orchards. Low Conservation Concern.


Length of feather (which is from an Alabama swan): 8 3/4" 

I really enjoyed painting on this particular feather, which is from a swan that lives on a farm between Fairhope and Foley, Alabama. It was a pleasure to handle and it made a great canvas. This was one of my favorite feathers. I hope the painting does it justice.