About the Hodgson's Hawk-Cuckoo
The Hodgson's Hawk-Cuckoo (Hierococcyx nisicolor) 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 hodhac1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Hierococcyx nisicolor |
| Species Codes | hodhac1, HOHC, WHCU, HHCU, WHHC |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Hodgson's Hawk-Cuckoo belong to?
The Hodgson's Hawk-Cuckoo (Hierococcyx nisicolor) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Hodgson's Hawk-Cuckoo?
The Hodgson's Hawk-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 Hodgson's Hawk-Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Hodgson's Hawk-Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hodhac1, or on iNaturalist.