About the Striped Cuckoo
The Striped Cuckoo (Tapera naevia) 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 strcuc1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Tapera naevia |
| Species Codes | strcuc1, STCU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Striped Cuckoo belong to?
The Striped Cuckoo (Tapera naevia) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Striped Cuckoo?
The Striped 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 Striped Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Striped Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code strcuc1, or on iNaturalist.