About the Bay-breasted Cuckoo
The Bay-breasted Cuckoo (Coccyzus rufigularis) 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 babcuc4 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Coccyzus rufigularis |
| Species Codes | babcuc4, BBRC, BBCU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bay-breasted Cuckoo belong to?
The Bay-breasted Cuckoo (Coccyzus rufigularis) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Bay-breasted Cuckoo?
The Bay-breasted 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 Bay-breasted Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Bay-breasted Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code babcuc4, or on iNaturalist.