About the Little Cuckoo
The little cuckoo is a species of bird in the cuckoo family (Cuculidae) from South America and Panama. It was formerly placed in the genus Piaya, but was moved to the reinstated genus Coccycua following the discovery that its closest living relatives are a couple species traditionally placed in Coccyzus or Micrococcyx, rather than the other members of Piaya.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Coccycua minuta |
| Species Codes | litcuc2, LITC, LICU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Little Cuckoo belong to?
The Little Cuckoo (Coccycua minuta) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Little Cuckoo?
The little cuckoo is a species of bird in the cuckoo family (Cuculidae) from South America and Panama. It was formerly placed in the genus Piaya, but was moved to the reinstated genus Coccycua following the discovery that its closest living relatives are a couple species traditionally placed in Cocc...
Where can I report a Little Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Little Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code litcuc2, or on iNaturalist.
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