Pied Cuckoo

Clamator jacobinus
Family
Order
Cuculiformes
Codes
piecuc1, PICU, JACU

About the Pied Cuckoo

The Pied Cuckoo (Clamator jacobinus) 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 piecuc1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderCuculiformes
FamilyCuckoos (Cuculidae)
SpeciesClamator jacobinus
Species Codespiecuc1, PICU, JACU

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Pied Cuckoo belong to?

The Pied Cuckoo (Clamator jacobinus) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.

How can I identify the Pied Cuckoo?

The Pied 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 Pied Cuckoo sighting?

You can log sightings of Pied Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code piecuc1, or on iNaturalist.