About the Plaintive Cuckoo
The plaintive cuckoo is a species of bird belonging to the genus Cacomantis in the cuckoo family Cuculidae. It is native to Asia, from India, Nepal and China to Indonesia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Cacomantis merulinus |
| Species Codes | placuc1, PLCU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Plaintive Cuckoo belong to?
The Plaintive Cuckoo (Cacomantis merulinus) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Plaintive Cuckoo?
The plaintive cuckoo is a species of bird belonging to the genus Cacomantis in the cuckoo family Cuculidae. It is native to Asia, from India, Nepal and China to Indonesia....
Where can I report a Plaintive Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Plaintive Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code placuc1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Cuculiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
2,564
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