About the Pallid Cuckoo
The pallid cuckoo is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is the only species placed in the genus Heteroscenes. It is found in Australia, with some migration to the islands of Timor and Papua New Guinea. It is between 28 and 33 cm in size, with distinctive markings such as a dark bill, a dark eye with a gold eye-ring and olive grey feet which differentiate it from other cuckoos. The pallid cuckoo is similar in appearance to the oriental cuckoo, with barred immature pallid cuckoos being often mistaken for oriental cuckoos.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Heteroscenes pallidus |
| Species Codes | palcuc1, PACU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pallid Cuckoo belong to?
The Pallid Cuckoo (Heteroscenes pallidus) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Pallid Cuckoo?
The pallid cuckoo is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is the only species placed in the genus Heteroscenes. It is found in Australia, with some migration to the islands of Timor and Papua New Guinea. It is between 28 and 33 cm in size, with distinctive markings such as a dark bill, a ...
Where can I report a Pallid Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Pallid Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code palcuc1, or on iNaturalist.
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