About the Pheasant Cuckoo
The pheasant cuckoo is a species of neotropical cuckoo in the subfamily Neomorphinae of the family Cuculidae. It is native to Central and South America where it occurs in lowland tropical forest.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Dromococcyx phasianellus |
| Species Codes | phecuc1, PHCU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pheasant Cuckoo belong to?
The Pheasant Cuckoo (Dromococcyx phasianellus) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Pheasant Cuckoo?
The pheasant cuckoo is a species of neotropical cuckoo in the subfamily Neomorphinae of the family Cuculidae. It is native to Central and South America where it occurs in lowland tropical forest....
Where can I report a Pheasant Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Pheasant Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code phecuc1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Cuculiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
304
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