About the Horsfield's Bronze-Cuckoo
The Horsfield's Bronze-Cuckoo (Chalcites basalis) 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 hobcuc1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Chalcites basalis |
| Species Codes | hobcuc1, HOBC, HBCU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Horsfield's Bronze-Cuckoo belong to?
The Horsfield's Bronze-Cuckoo (Chalcites basalis) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Horsfield's Bronze-Cuckoo?
The Horsfield's Bronze-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 Horsfield's Bronze-Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Horsfield's Bronze-Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hobcuc1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Cuckoos 156 species
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Quick Stats
Cuculiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
1,296
iNat Observations
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