About the Gray-capped Cuckoo
The grey-capped cuckoo is a species of bird in the tribe Phaenicophaeini, subfamily Cuculinae of the cuckoo family Cuculidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela, as a vagrant on Bonaire and in the Galápagos Islands, and possibly in Panama.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Coccyzus lansbergi |
| Species Codes | gyccuc, GCCU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gray-capped Cuckoo belong to?
The Gray-capped Cuckoo (Coccyzus lansbergi) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Gray-capped Cuckoo?
The grey-capped cuckoo is a species of bird in the tribe Phaenicophaeini, subfamily Cuculinae of the cuckoo family Cuculidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela, as a vagrant on Bonaire and in the Galápagos Islands, and possibly in Panama....
Where can I report a Gray-capped Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Gray-capped Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gyccuc, or on iNaturalist.
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