About the Malaysian Hawk-Cuckoo
The Malaysian hawk-cuckoo or Malay hawk-cuckoo is a bird in the family Cuculidae formerly considered conspecific with Hodgson's hawk-cuckoo and the rufous hawk-cuckoo. All three species were previously assigned as Cuculus fugax.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Hierococcyx fugax |
| Species Codes | malhac1, MAHC, MHCU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Malaysian Hawk-Cuckoo belong to?
The Malaysian Hawk-Cuckoo (Hierococcyx fugax) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Malaysian Hawk-Cuckoo?
The Malaysian hawk-cuckoo or Malay hawk-cuckoo is a bird in the family Cuculidae formerly considered conspecific with Hodgson's hawk-cuckoo and the rufous hawk-cuckoo. All three species were previously assigned as Cuculus fugax....
Where can I report a Malaysian Hawk-Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Malaysian Hawk-Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code malhac1, or on iNaturalist.
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