Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Cuculus canorus |
| Codes | comcuc, COCU |
Identification
The Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) is a member of the Cuckoos family within the order Cuculiformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Cuculus canorus
Family: Cuckoos
Order: Cuculiformes
eBird Code: comcuc