About the Black-billed Cuckoo-Dove
The Black-billed Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia nigrirostris) is a species of bird in the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), within the order Columbiformes. This family contains 353 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code bbcdov1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Macropygia nigrirostris |
| Species Codes | bbcdov1, BTCD, BBCD |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-billed Cuckoo-Dove belong to?
The Black-billed Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia nigrirostris) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Black-billed Cuckoo-Dove?
The Black-billed Cuckoo-Dove is a member of the Pigeons and Doves family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Black-billed Cuckoo-Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-billed Cuckoo-Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bbcdov1, or on iNaturalist.