Yellow-billed Cuckoos are typically found in dense foliage where they try to be inconspicuous while hunting for caterpillars and other insect prey. This Cuckoo was briefly spotted in the open.
I managed to get some photos of it capturing a large Praying Mantis among tall reeds and grass. Most of the pictures have a lot of branches that obscure the action. This is one that is mostly free of obstructions.
It then returned to its more normal shy nature to continue its hunt for food.
