About the Channel-billed Cuckoo
The channel-billed cuckoo is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is monotypic within the genus Scythrops. The species is the largest brood parasite in the world, and the largest cuckoo.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Scythrops novaehollandiae |
| Species Codes | chbcuc2, CBCU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Channel-billed Cuckoo belong to?
The Channel-billed Cuckoo (Scythrops novaehollandiae) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Channel-billed Cuckoo?
The channel-billed cuckoo is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is monotypic within the genus Scythrops. The species is the largest brood parasite in the world, and the largest cuckoo....
Where can I report a Channel-billed Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Channel-billed Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chbcuc2, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Cuculiformes
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