About the Yellow-throated Cuckoo
The yellow-throated cuckoo is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is sparsely present across the African tropical rainforest and Jos Plateau. It is threatened by deforestation.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Chrysococcyx flavigularis |
| Species Codes | yetcuc1, YTCU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-throated Cuckoo belong to?
The Yellow-throated Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx flavigularis) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-throated Cuckoo?
The yellow-throated cuckoo is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is sparsely present across the African tropical rainforest and Jos Plateau. It is threatened by deforestation....
Where can I report a Yellow-throated Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-throated Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yetcuc1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Cuculiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
26
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