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Dark Hawk-Cuckoo

Hierococcyx bocki · Species of bird
Family
Order
Cuculiformes
Codes
larhac1, DHCU, DAHC

About the Dark Hawk-Cuckoo

The large hawk-cuckoo is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It has a wide breeding distribution from temperate Asia along the Himalayas extending to East Asia. Many populations winter further south. They are known for their loud and repetitive calls which are similar to that of the common hawk-cuckoo but do not rise in crescendo. They are also somewhat larger and adults can be readily told apart from the smaller common hawk-cuckoo by the black patch on the chin. They are brood-parasites of babblers and laughing-thrushes.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderCuculiformes
FamilyCuckoos (Cuculidae)
SpeciesHierococcyx bocki
Species Codeslarhac1, DHCU, DAHC

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Dark Hawk-Cuckoo belong to?

The Dark Hawk-Cuckoo (Hierococcyx bocki) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.

How can I identify the Dark Hawk-Cuckoo?

The large hawk-cuckoo is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It has a wide breeding distribution from temperate Asia along the Himalayas extending to East Asia. Many populations winter further south. They are known for their loud and repetitive calls which are similar to that of the common ...

Where can I report a Dark Hawk-Cuckoo sighting?

You can log sightings of Dark Hawk-Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code larhac1, or on iNaturalist.