About the Sahul Brush Cuckoo
The Sahul brush cuckoo, formerly known as the brush cuckoo, is a member of the cuckoo family. It is native to Malesia, New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and northern and eastern Australia. It is a grey-brown bird with a buff breast. Its call is a familiar sound of the Australian and Indonesian bush.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Cacomantis variolosus |
| Species Codes | brucuc3, BRCU, SBCU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sahul Brush Cuckoo belong to?
The Sahul Brush Cuckoo (Cacomantis variolosus) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Sahul Brush Cuckoo?
The Sahul brush cuckoo, formerly known as the brush cuckoo, is a member of the cuckoo family. It is native to Malesia, New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and northern and eastern Australia. It is a grey-brown bird with a buff breast. Its call is a familiar sound of the Australian and Indonesian bush....
Where can I report a Sahul Brush Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Sahul Brush Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brucuc3, or on iNaturalist.
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