About the Oriental Cuckoo
The Oriental Cuckoo (Cuculus optatus) 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 oricuc2 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 optatus |
| Species Codes | oricuc2, ORCU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Oriental Cuckoo belong to?
The Oriental Cuckoo (Cuculus optatus) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Oriental Cuckoo?
The Oriental 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 Oriental Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Oriental Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code oricuc2, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Cuckoos 156 species
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Quick Stats
Cuculiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
1,568
iNat Observations
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