About the Sunda Cuckoo
The Sunda cuckoo or Sunda lesser cuckoo is a South-east Asian bird belonging to the genus Cuculus in the cuckoo family, Cuculidae. It was formerly classified with the Himalayan cuckoo and Oriental cuckoo in a single species, C. saturatus, but is now often regarded as a separate species based on differences in voice, size and plumage.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Cuculus lepidus |
| Species Codes | suncuc2, SUCU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sunda Cuckoo belong to?
The Sunda Cuckoo (Cuculus lepidus) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Sunda Cuckoo?
The Sunda cuckoo or Sunda lesser cuckoo is a South-east Asian bird belonging to the genus Cuculus in the cuckoo family, Cuculidae. It was formerly classified with the Himalayan cuckoo and Oriental cuckoo in a single species, C. saturatus, but is now often regarded as a separate species based on diff...
Where can I report a Sunda Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Sunda Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code suncuc2, or on iNaturalist.
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