About the Dusky Long-tailed Cuckoo
The Dusky Long-tailed Cuckoo (Cercococcyx mechowi) is a species of bird in the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), within the order Cuculiformes. This family contains 156 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code dltcuc1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Cercococcyx mechowi |
| Species Codes | dltcuc1, DLTC |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Dusky Long-tailed Cuckoo belong to?
The Dusky Long-tailed Cuckoo (Cercococcyx mechowi) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Dusky Long-tailed Cuckoo?
The Dusky Long-tailed Cuckoo is a member of the Cuckoos family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Dusky Long-tailed Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Dusky Long-tailed Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code dltcuc1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Cuckoos 156 species
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Quick Stats
Cuculiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
22
iNat Observations
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