About the Black Cuckoo
The black cuckoo is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. The species is distributed widely across sub-Saharan Africa. There are two subspecies. This cuckoo has a very wide range and is quite common so it is classified as a least-concern species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Cuculus clamosus |
| Species Codes | blacuc1, BLCU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black Cuckoo belong to?
The Black Cuckoo (Cuculus clamosus) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Black Cuckoo?
The black cuckoo is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. The species is distributed widely across sub-Saharan Africa. There are two subspecies. This cuckoo has a very wide range and is quite common so it is classified as a least-concern species by the International Union for Conservation of ...
Where can I report a Black Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Black Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blacuc1, or on iNaturalist.
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