About the Plaintive Cuckoo
The Plaintive Cuckoo (Cacomantis merulinus) 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 placuc1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
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 member of the Cuckoos family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
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.