About the Dusky Long-tailed Cuckoo
The dusky long-tailed cuckoo is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is found in forests in Central Africa. The IUCN has assessed it as a least-concern species.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Cercococcyx mechowi |
| Species Codes | dltcuc1, DLTC |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Dusky Long-tailed Cuckoo belong to?
The Dusky Long-tailed Cuckoo (Cercococcyx mechowi) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Dusky Long-tailed Cuckoo?
The dusky long-tailed cuckoo is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is found in forests in Central Africa. The IUCN has assessed it as a least-concern species....
Where can I report a Dusky Long-tailed Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Dusky Long-tailed Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code dltcuc1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Cuculiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
22
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