About the Rufous-throated Bronze-Cuckoo
The rufous-throated bronze cuckoo is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It was formerly placed in the genus Chrysococcyx. It is found in the highlands of New Guinea where its natural habitat is tropical moist montane forests.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Chalcites ruficollis |
| Species Codes | rtbcuc1, RTBC |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-throated Bronze-Cuckoo belong to?
The Rufous-throated Bronze-Cuckoo (Chalcites ruficollis) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Rufous-throated Bronze-Cuckoo?
The rufous-throated bronze cuckoo is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It was formerly placed in the genus Chrysococcyx. It is found in the highlands of New Guinea where its natural habitat is tropical moist montane forests....
Where can I report a Rufous-throated Bronze-Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-throated Bronze-Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rtbcuc1, or on iNaturalist.
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