About the Chestnut-winged Cuckoo
The Chestnut-winged Cuckoo (Clamator coromandus) 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 chwcuc1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Clamator coromandus |
| Species Codes | chwcuc1, CWCU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut-winged Cuckoo belong to?
The Chestnut-winged Cuckoo (Clamator coromandus) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut-winged Cuckoo?
The Chestnut-winged 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 Chestnut-winged Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut-winged Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chwcuc1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Cuckoos 156 species
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Quick Stats
Cuculiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
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