About the Shining Bronze-Cuckoo
The Shining Bronze-Cuckoo (Chalcites lucidus) 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 shbcuc1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Chalcites lucidus |
| Species Codes | shbcuc1, SHBC, SHCU, SBCU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Shining Bronze-Cuckoo belong to?
The Shining Bronze-Cuckoo (Chalcites lucidus) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Shining Bronze-Cuckoo?
The Shining Bronze-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 Shining Bronze-Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Shining Bronze-Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code shbcuc1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Cuckoos 156 species
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Quick Stats
Cuculiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
3,227
iNat Observations
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