About the Cocos Cuckoo
The Cocos cuckoo is a Vulnerable species of bird in the tribe Phaenicophaeini, subfamily Cuculinae of the cuckoo family Cuculidae. It is endemic to Cocos Island, an island in the Pacific Ocean which is part of Costa Rica.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Coccyzus ferrugineus |
| Species Codes | coccuc1, COCC, COCU |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cocos Cuckoo belong to?
The Cocos Cuckoo (Coccyzus ferrugineus) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Cocos Cuckoo?
The Cocos Cuckoo is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Cocos Cuckoo?
The Cocos cuckoo is a Vulnerable species of bird in the tribe Phaenicophaeini, subfamily Cuculinae of the cuckoo family Cuculidae. It is endemic to Cocos Island, an island in the Pacific Ocean which is part of Costa Rica....
Where can I report a Cocos Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Cocos Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code coccuc1, or on iNaturalist.
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