Sumatran Ground-Cuckoo

Carpococcyx viridis · Species of bird
Family
Order
Cuculiformes
Conservation
CR Critically Endangered
Codes
sugcuc1, SGCU, SUGC

About the Sumatran Ground-Cuckoo

The Sumatran ground cuckoo is a large, terrestrial species of cuckoo endemic to the forests of Sumatra in Indonesia. It was first described in 1879 and, despite being identified as a separate species in the 1880s, was formerly considered conspecific with the Bornean ground cuckoo until recently being returned to the status of a unique species. Considered endangered species by the IUCN Red List, it was initially known from just eight specimens and evaded notice from 1916 until 1997, when it was rediscovered and photographed. The Sumatran ground cuckoo's diet is thought to consist of invertebrates, small mammals, and reptiles.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderCuculiformes
FamilyCuckoos (Cuculidae)
SpeciesCarpococcyx viridis
Species Codessugcuc1, SGCU, SUGC
ConservationCR Critically Endangered

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Sumatran Ground-Cuckoo belong to?

The Sumatran Ground-Cuckoo (Carpococcyx viridis) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.

What is the conservation status of the Sumatran Ground-Cuckoo?

The Sumatran Ground-Cuckoo is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.

How can I identify the Sumatran Ground-Cuckoo?

The Sumatran ground cuckoo is a large, terrestrial species of cuckoo endemic to the forests of Sumatra in Indonesia. It was first described in 1879 and, despite being identified as a separate species in the 1880s, was formerly considered conspecific with the Bornean ground cuckoo until recently bein...

Where can I report a Sumatran Ground-Cuckoo sighting?

You can log sightings of Sumatran Ground-Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sugcuc1, or on iNaturalist.