About the Greater Ani
The greater ani is a bird in the cuckoo family. It is sometimes referred to as the black cuckoo. It is found through tropical South America south to northern Argentina.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Crotophaga major |
| Species Codes | greani1, GRTA, GRAN |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Greater Ani belong to?
The Greater Ani (Crotophaga major) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Greater Ani?
The greater ani is a bird in the cuckoo family. It is sometimes referred to as the black cuckoo. It is found through tropical South America south to northern Argentina....
Where can I report a Greater Ani sighting?
You can log sightings of Greater Ani on eBird (ebird.org) using species code greani1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Cuculiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
3,720
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