About the St. Helena Cuckoo
The Saint Helena cuckoo is an extinct bird. It was confirmed to have previously existed by a single humerus. Compared to other cuckoos, it was relatively small and it probably lived in forests on the island of Saint Helena. Its extinction was a result of deforestation on the island in the 18th century.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Nannococcyx psix |
| Species Codes | sthcuc1, SHCU |
| Conservation | extinct |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the St. Helena Cuckoo belong to?
The St. Helena Cuckoo (Nannococcyx psix) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the St. Helena Cuckoo?
The Saint Helena cuckoo is an extinct bird. It was confirmed to have previously existed by a single humerus. Compared to other cuckoos, it was relatively small and it probably lived in forests on the island of Saint Helena. Its extinction was a result of deforestation on the island in the 18th centu...
Where can I report a St. Helena Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of St. Helena Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sthcuc1, or on iNaturalist.
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