About the Moustached Hawk-Cuckoo
The moustached hawk-cuckoo is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand. Its natural habitat is evergreen and secondary forests. Threatened by habitat loss, it has been assessed as a near-threatened species.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Hierococcyx vagans |
| Species Codes | mohcuc1, MOHC, MHCU |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Moustached Hawk-Cuckoo belong to?
The Moustached Hawk-Cuckoo (Hierococcyx vagans) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Moustached Hawk-Cuckoo?
The Moustached Hawk-Cuckoo is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Moustached Hawk-Cuckoo?
The moustached hawk-cuckoo is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand. Its natural habitat is evergreen and secondary forests. Threatened by habitat loss, it has been assessed as a near-threatened species....
Where can I report a Moustached Hawk-Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Moustached Hawk-Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mohcuc1, or on iNaturalist.
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