About the Banded Bay Cuckoo
The banded bay cuckoo or bay-banded cuckoo is a species of small cuckoo found in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Like others in the genus they have round nostrils. They are usually founded in well-wooded areas mainly in the lower hills. Males sing from exposed branches during the breeding season, which can vary with region. They are distinctive both in their calls as well as plumage with a white eyebrowed appearance and the rufous upperparts with regular dark bands and the whitish underside with fine striations.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Cacomantis sonneratii |
| Species Codes | babcuc2, BBCU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Banded Bay Cuckoo belong to?
The Banded Bay Cuckoo (Cacomantis sonneratii) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Banded Bay Cuckoo?
The banded bay cuckoo or bay-banded cuckoo is a species of small cuckoo found in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Like others in the genus they have round nostrils. They are usually founded in well-wooded areas mainly in the lower hills. Males sing from exposed branches during the breedin...
Where can I report a Banded Bay Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Banded Bay Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code babcuc2, or on iNaturalist.
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