About the Little Cuckoo-Dove
The Little Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia ruficeps) is a species of bird in the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), within the order Columbiformes. This family contains 353 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code licdov1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Macropygia ruficeps |
| Species Codes | licdov1, LICD, LCDO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Little Cuckoo-Dove belong to?
The Little Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia ruficeps) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Little Cuckoo-Dove?
The Little Cuckoo-Dove is a member of the Pigeons and Doves family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Little Cuckoo-Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Little Cuckoo-Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code licdov1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Pigeons and Doves 353 species
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Quick Stats
Columbiformes
Order
353
Species in Family
514
iNat Observations
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