About the Bornean Ground-Cuckoo
The Bornean ground cuckoo is a large, terrestrial species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. As suggested by its common name, it is endemic to the island of Borneo, being found in the sections belonging to Brunei, Malaysia, and Indonesia. It is restricted to humid forest. It is threatened by habitat loss. It was formerly considered conspecific with the Sumatran ground cuckoo.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Carpococcyx radiceus |
| Species Codes | bogcuc1, BGCU, BOGC |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bornean Ground-Cuckoo belong to?
The Bornean Ground-Cuckoo (Carpococcyx radiceus) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Bornean Ground-Cuckoo?
The Bornean ground cuckoo is a large, terrestrial species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. As suggested by its common name, it is endemic to the island of Borneo, being found in the sections belonging to Brunei, Malaysia, and Indonesia. It is restricted to humid forest. It is threatened by habitat...
Where can I report a Bornean Ground-Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Bornean Ground-Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bogcuc1, or on iNaturalist.
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