About the Lesser Cuckoo
The lesser cuckoo is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Cuculus poliocephalus |
| Species Codes | lescuc1, LECU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Lesser Cuckoo belong to?
The Lesser Cuckoo (Cuculus poliocephalus) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Lesser Cuckoo?
The lesser cuckoo is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae....
Where can I report a Lesser Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Lesser Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lescuc1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Cuculiformes
Order
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