About the Olive Long-tailed Cuckoo
The Olive Long-tailed Cuckoo (Cercococcyx olivinus) is a species of bird in the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), within the order Cuculiformes. This family contains 156 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code oltcuc1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Cercococcyx olivinus |
| Species Codes | oltcuc1, OLTC |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Olive Long-tailed Cuckoo belong to?
The Olive Long-tailed Cuckoo (Cercococcyx olivinus) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Olive Long-tailed Cuckoo?
The Olive Long-tailed Cuckoo is a member of the Cuckoos family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Olive Long-tailed Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Olive Long-tailed Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code oltcuc1, or on iNaturalist.