About the Great Spotted Cuckoo
The Great Spotted Cuckoo (Clamator glandarius) 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 grscuc1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Clamator glandarius |
| Species Codes | grscuc1, GSCU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Great Spotted Cuckoo belong to?
The Great Spotted Cuckoo (Clamator glandarius) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Great Spotted Cuckoo?
The Great Spotted 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 Great Spotted Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Great Spotted Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grscuc1, or on iNaturalist.