About the Banded Bay Cuckoo
The Banded Bay Cuckoo (Cacomantis sonneratii) is a species of bird in the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), within the order Cuculiformes. This family contains 156 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code babcuc2 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Cacomantis sonneratii |
| Species Codes | babcuc2, BBCU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Banded Bay Cuckoo belong to?
The Banded Bay Cuckoo (Cacomantis sonneratii) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Banded Bay Cuckoo?
The Banded Bay Cuckoo is a member of the Cuckoos family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Banded Bay Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Banded Bay Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code babcuc2, or on iNaturalist.