About the Striped Cuckoo
The striped cuckoo is a near-passerine bird, the only member of the genus Tapera. This resident cuckoo is found from Mexico and Trinidad south to Bolivia and Argentina and Colombia.
Source: Wikipedia
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 near-passerine bird, the only member of the genus Tapera. This resident cuckoo is found from Mexico and Trinidad south to Bolivia and Argentina and Colombia....
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.
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Quick Stats
Cuculiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
1,849
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