About the Barred Long-tailed Cuckoo
The Barred Long-tailed Cuckoo (Cercococcyx montanus) is a species of bird in the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), within the order Cuculiformes. This family contains 156 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code bltcuc1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Cercococcyx montanus |
| Species Codes | bltcuc1, BLTC |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Barred Long-tailed Cuckoo belong to?
The Barred Long-tailed Cuckoo (Cercococcyx montanus) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Barred Long-tailed Cuckoo?
The Barred Long-tailed Cuckoo is a member of the Cuckoos family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Barred Long-tailed Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Barred Long-tailed Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bltcuc1, or on iNaturalist.