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Cuckoos and Turacos - Order Cuculiformes

Cuckoos and turacos (Order Cuculiformes) form a group of birds that includes cuckoos, turacos, anis, roadrunners, and the hoatzin. Cuculiformes are shy birds with loud voices that contrast their secretive nature. Most birds in this group have short wings and long tails.

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