About the Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo
The Philippine hawk-cuckoo is a bird belonging to the cuckoo family. It is found only in the Philippines. It was formerly classified as a subspecies of Hodgson's hawk-cuckoo but is now its own species.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Hierococcyx pectoralis |
| Species Codes | phhcuc1, PHHC, PHCU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo belong to?
The Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo (Hierococcyx pectoralis) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo?
The Philippine hawk-cuckoo is a bird belonging to the cuckoo family. It is found only in the Philippines. It was formerly classified as a subspecies of Hodgson's hawk-cuckoo but is now its own species....
Where can I report a Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code phhcuc1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Cuculiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
31
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