About the Levaillant's Cuckoo
Levaillant's cuckoo is a cuckoo which is a resident breeding species in Africa south of the Sahara. It is found in bushy habitats. It is a brood parasite, using the nests of bulbuls and babblers. It was named in honour of the French explorer, collector and ornithologist, François Le Vaillant.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Clamator levaillantii |
| Species Codes | levcuc1, LECU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Levaillant's Cuckoo belong to?
The Levaillant's Cuckoo (Clamator levaillantii) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Levaillant's Cuckoo?
Levaillant's cuckoo is a cuckoo which is a resident breeding species in Africa south of the Sahara. It is found in bushy habitats. It is a brood parasite, using the nests of bulbuls and babblers. It was named in honour of the French explorer, collector and ornithologist, François Le Vaillant....
Where can I report a Levaillant's Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Levaillant's Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code levcuc1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Cuckoos 156 species
Quick Stats
Spotted a Levaillant's Cuckoo?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!