About the Lesser Ground-Cuckoo
The lesser ground cuckoo is a species of cuckoo in the tribe Neomorphini of subfamily Crotophaginae. It is found in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Morococcyx erythropygus |
| Species Codes | legcuc1, LEGC, LGCU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Lesser Ground-Cuckoo belong to?
The Lesser Ground-Cuckoo (Morococcyx erythropygus) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Lesser Ground-Cuckoo?
The lesser ground cuckoo is a species of cuckoo in the tribe Neomorphini of subfamily Crotophaginae. It is found in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua....
Where can I report a Lesser Ground-Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Lesser Ground-Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code legcuc1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Cuculiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
623
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