About the Fan-tailed Cuckoo
The fan-tailed cuckoo is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is found in Australia, Fiji, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu.
Source: Wikipedia
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 species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is found in Australia, Fiji, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu....
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.
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Quick Stats
Cuculiformes
Order
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