About the White-crowned Cuckoo
The white-crowned cuckoo or white-crowned koel is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It was formerly placed in the genus Cacomantis but is now the only species placed in the genus Caliechthrus. It is found in New Guinea and neighbouring Salawati Island.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Caliechthrus leucolophus |
| Species Codes | whckoe1, WCCU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-crowned Cuckoo belong to?
The White-crowned Cuckoo (Caliechthrus leucolophus) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the White-crowned Cuckoo?
The white-crowned cuckoo or white-crowned koel is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It was formerly placed in the genus Cacomantis but is now the only species placed in the genus Caliechthrus. It is found in New Guinea and neighbouring Salawati Island....
Where can I report a White-crowned Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of White-crowned Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whckoe1, or on iNaturalist.
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