About the Bay-breasted Cuckoo
The bay-breasted cuckoo is an Endangered species of bird in the tribe Phaenicophaeini, subfamily Cuculinae of the cuckoo family Cuculidae. It is endemic to the Dominican Republic on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola; it is possibly extirpated in Haiti.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Coccyzus rufigularis |
| Species Codes | babcuc4, BBRC, BBCU |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bay-breasted Cuckoo belong to?
The Bay-breasted Cuckoo (Coccyzus rufigularis) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Bay-breasted Cuckoo?
The Bay-breasted Cuckoo is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Bay-breasted Cuckoo?
The bay-breasted cuckoo is an Endangered species of bird in the tribe Phaenicophaeini, subfamily Cuculinae of the cuckoo family Cuculidae. It is endemic to the Dominican Republic on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola; it is possibly extirpated in Haiti....
Where can I report a Bay-breasted Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Bay-breasted Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code babcuc4, or on iNaturalist.
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