About the Red-chested Cuckoo
The red-chested cuckoo is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is a medium-sized bird found in Africa, south of the Sahara. In Afrikaans, it is known as "Piet-my-vrou", after its call.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Cuculus solitarius |
| Species Codes | reccuc1, RCCU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-chested Cuckoo belong to?
The Red-chested Cuckoo (Cuculus solitarius) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Red-chested Cuckoo?
The red-chested cuckoo is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is a medium-sized bird found in Africa, south of the Sahara. In Afrikaans, it is known as \"Piet-my-vrou\", after its call....
Where can I report a Red-chested Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-chested Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code reccuc1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Cuculiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
1,137
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