About the Indian Cuckoo
The Indian cuckoo or short-winged cuckoo is a member of the cuckoo order of birds, the Cuculiformes, that is found in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It ranges from India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal and Sri Lanka east to Indonesia and north to China and Russia. It is a solitary and shy bird, found in forests and open woodland at up to 3,600 m (11,800 ft).
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Cuculus micropterus |
| Species Codes | indcuc1, INCU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Indian Cuckoo belong to?
The Indian Cuckoo (Cuculus micropterus) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Indian Cuckoo?
The Indian cuckoo or short-winged cuckoo is a member of the cuckoo order of birds, the Cuculiformes, that is found in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It ranges from India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal and Sri Lanka east to Indonesia and north to China and Russia. It is a solitary and shy b...
Where can I report a Indian Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Indian Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code indcuc1, or on iNaturalist.
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