About the Hodgson's Hawk-Cuckoo
Hodgson's hawk-cuckoo, also known as the whistling hawk-cuckoo is a species of cuckoo found in north-eastern India, Myanmar, southern China and southeast Asia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Hierococcyx nisicolor |
| Species Codes | hodhac1, HOHC, WHCU, HHCU, WHHC |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Hodgson's Hawk-Cuckoo belong to?
The Hodgson's Hawk-Cuckoo (Hierococcyx nisicolor) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Hodgson's Hawk-Cuckoo?
Hodgson's hawk-cuckoo, also known as the whistling hawk-cuckoo is a species of cuckoo found in north-eastern India, Myanmar, southern China and southeast Asia....
Where can I report a Hodgson's Hawk-Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Hodgson's Hawk-Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hodhac1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Cuculiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
224
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