About the Thick-billed Cuckoo
The thick-billed cuckoo is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is monotypic within the genus Pachycoccyx. It can easily be distinguished from other brood parasitic cuckoo species by its very thick bill, which is shaped in a rather hawk-like fashion.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Pachycoccyx audeberti |
| Species Codes | thbcuc1, TBCU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Thick-billed Cuckoo belong to?
The Thick-billed Cuckoo (Pachycoccyx audeberti) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Thick-billed Cuckoo?
The thick-billed cuckoo is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is monotypic within the genus Pachycoccyx. It can easily be distinguished from other brood parasitic cuckoo species by its very thick bill, which is shaped in a rather hawk-like fashion....
Where can I report a Thick-billed Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Thick-billed Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code thbcuc1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Cuckoos 156 species
Quick Stats
Spotted a Thick-billed Cuckoo?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!