About the Fan-tailed Cuckoo
The Fan-tailed Cuckoo (Cacomantis flabelliformis) 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 fatcuc1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Cacomantis flabelliformis |
| Species Codes | fatcuc1, FTCU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Fan-tailed Cuckoo belong to?
The Fan-tailed Cuckoo (Cacomantis flabelliformis) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Fan-tailed Cuckoo?
The Fan-tailed 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 Fan-tailed Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Fan-tailed Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code fatcuc1, or on iNaturalist.