About the Lesser Cuckoo
The Lesser Cuckoo (Cuculus poliocephalus) 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 lescuc1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Cuculus poliocephalus |
| Species Codes | lescuc1, LECU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Lesser Cuckoo belong to?
The Lesser Cuckoo (Cuculus poliocephalus) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Lesser Cuckoo?
The Lesser 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 Lesser Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Lesser Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lescuc1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Cuckoos 156 species
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Quick Stats
Cuculiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
1,688
iNat Observations
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