About the Violet Cuckoo
The violet cuckoo is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus |
| Species Codes | viocuc1, VICU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Violet Cuckoo belong to?
The Violet Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Violet Cuckoo?
The violet cuckoo is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae....
Where can I report a Violet Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Violet Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code viocuc1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Cuculiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
521
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