About the Shining Bronze-Cuckoo
The shining bronze cuckoo or pīpīwharauroa is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae, found in Australia, Indonesia, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. It was formerly placed in the genus Chrysococcyx.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Chalcites lucidus |
| Species Codes | shbcuc1, SHBC, SHCU, SBCU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Shining Bronze-Cuckoo belong to?
The Shining Bronze-Cuckoo (Chalcites lucidus) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Shining Bronze-Cuckoo?
The shining bronze cuckoo or pīpīwharauroa is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae, found in Australia, Indonesia, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. It was formerly placed in the genus Chrysococcyx....
Where can I report a Shining Bronze-Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Shining Bronze-Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code shbcuc1, or on iNaturalist.
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