About the Scaled Ground-Cuckoo
The scaled ground cuckoo is a species of cuckoo in the tribe Neomorphini of subfamily Crotophaginae. It is endemic to the Amazon rainforest near the Tapajos River in Brazil.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Neomorphus squamiger |
| Species Codes | scgcuc1, SGCU, SCGC, RVGC |
| Conservation | NT |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Scaled Ground-Cuckoo belong to?
The Scaled Ground-Cuckoo (Neomorphus squamiger) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Scaled Ground-Cuckoo?
The scaled ground cuckoo is a species of cuckoo in the tribe Neomorphini of subfamily Crotophaginae. It is endemic to the Amazon rainforest near the Tapajos River in Brazil....
Where can I report a Scaled Ground-Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Scaled Ground-Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code scgcuc1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Cuculiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
4
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