About the Black-bellied Cuckoo
The black-bellied cuckoo or black-bellied squirrel cuckoo is a bird of the family Cuculidae found in the Amazon region. Even though this species has a wide distribution, little is known about its ecology and natural history. The word melanogaster means "black belly"; it has Greek roots, melas meaning "black" and gaster meaning "belly".
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Piaya melanogaster |
| Species Codes | blbcuc1, BBCU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-bellied Cuckoo belong to?
The Black-bellied Cuckoo (Piaya melanogaster) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Black-bellied Cuckoo?
The black-bellied cuckoo or black-bellied squirrel cuckoo is a bird of the family Cuculidae found in the Amazon region. Even though this species has a wide distribution, little is known about its ecology and natural history. The word melanogaster means \"black belly\"; it has Greek roots, melas meanin...
Where can I report a Black-bellied Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-bellied Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blbcuc1, or on iNaturalist.
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