About the Common Hawk-Cuckoo
The Common Hawk-Cuckoo (Hierococcyx varius) 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 cohcuc1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Hierococcyx varius |
| Species Codes | cohcuc1, CHCU, COHC |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Common Hawk-Cuckoo belong to?
The Common Hawk-Cuckoo (Hierococcyx varius) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Common Hawk-Cuckoo?
The Common Hawk-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 Common Hawk-Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Common Hawk-Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cohcuc1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Cuckoos 156 species
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Quick Stats
Cuculiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
2,079
iNat Observations
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