About the Dideric Cuckoo
The diederik cuckoo, formerly dideric cuckoo or didric cuckoo, is a member of the cuckoo family of birds, Cuculidae, which also includes the roadrunners and the anis.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Chrysococcyx caprius |
| Species Codes | didcuc1, DICU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Dideric Cuckoo belong to?
The Dideric Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx caprius) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Dideric Cuckoo?
The diederik cuckoo, formerly dideric cuckoo or didric cuckoo, is a member of the cuckoo family of birds, Cuculidae, which also includes the roadrunners and the anis....
Where can I report a Dideric Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Dideric Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code didcuc1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Cuculiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
2,078
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