About the Common Cuckoo
The cuckoo, common cuckoo, European cuckoo or Eurasian cuckoo is a member of the cuckoo order of birds, Cuculiformes, which includes the roadrunners, the anis and the coucals.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Cuculus canorus |
| Species Codes | comcuc, COCU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Common Cuckoo belong to?
The Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Common Cuckoo?
The cuckoo, common cuckoo, European cuckoo or Eurasian cuckoo is a member of the cuckoo order of birds, Cuculiformes, which includes the roadrunners, the anis and the coucals....
Where can I report a Common Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Common Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code comcuc, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Cuculiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
29,579
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