About the African Cuckoo
The African cuckoo or African grey cuckoo is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is found in Sub-Saharan Africa where it migrates within the continent, generally arriving and breeding in any one locality during the rainy season. A fairly common bird, the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being of "least concern".
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Cuculus gularis |
| Species Codes | afrcuc1, AFCU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Cuckoo belong to?
The African Cuckoo (Cuculus gularis) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the African Cuckoo?
The African cuckoo or African grey cuckoo is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is found in Sub-Saharan Africa where it migrates within the continent, generally arriving and breeding in any one locality during the rainy season. A fairly common bird, the International Union for Conservat...
Where can I report a African Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of African Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code afrcuc1, or on iNaturalist.
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