About the Pavonine Cuckoo
The pavonine cuckoo is a Neotropical cuckoo with a long graduated tail and a short crest. It is one of three species of Neotropical cuckoo which are known to be brood parasites.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Dromococcyx pavoninus |
| Species Codes | pavcuc1, PACU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pavonine Cuckoo belong to?
The Pavonine Cuckoo (Dromococcyx pavoninus) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Pavonine Cuckoo?
The pavonine cuckoo is a Neotropical cuckoo with a long graduated tail and a short crest. It is one of three species of Neotropical cuckoo which are known to be brood parasites....
Where can I report a Pavonine Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Pavonine Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pavcuc1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Cuculiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
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