About the African Emerald Cuckoo
The African emerald cuckoo is a species of cuckoo that is native to Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Chrysococcyx cupreus |
| Species Codes | afecuc1, AECU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Emerald Cuckoo belong to?
The African Emerald Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx cupreus) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the African Emerald Cuckoo?
The African emerald cuckoo is a species of cuckoo that is native to Africa....
Where can I report a African Emerald Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of African Emerald Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code afecuc1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Cuculiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
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