About the Oriental Cuckoo
The Oriental cuckoo or Horsfield's cuckoo is a bird belonging to the genus Cuculus in the cuckoo family Cuculidae. It was formerly classified as a subspecies of the Himalayan cuckoo, with the name 'Oriental cuckoo' used for the combined species. Differences in voice and size suggest that it should be treated as a separate species. The binomial name Cuculus horsfieldi has often been used instead of Cuculus optatus, but is now usually considered to be a junior synonym.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Cuculus optatus |
| Species Codes | oricuc2, ORCU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Oriental Cuckoo belong to?
The Oriental Cuckoo (Cuculus optatus) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Oriental Cuckoo?
The Oriental cuckoo or Horsfield's cuckoo is a bird belonging to the genus Cuculus in the cuckoo family Cuculidae. It was formerly classified as a subspecies of the Himalayan cuckoo, with the name 'Oriental cuckoo' used for the combined species. Differences in voice and size suggest that it should b...
Where can I report a Oriental Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Oriental Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code oricuc2, or on iNaturalist.
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