About the Madagascar Cuckoo
The Madagascar cuckoo or Madagascan cuckoo, also known as the Madagascar lesser cuckoo, is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. Though it breeds only in Madagascar, it winters to eastern Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Cuculus rochii |
| Species Codes | madcuc1, MACU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Madagascar Cuckoo belong to?
The Madagascar Cuckoo (Cuculus rochii) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Madagascar Cuckoo?
The Madagascar cuckoo or Madagascan cuckoo, also known as the Madagascar lesser cuckoo, is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. Though it breeds only in Madagascar, it winters to eastern Africa....
Where can I report a Madagascar Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Madagascar Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code madcuc1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Cuculiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
218
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