🌿Native Nature

Common Squirrel-Cuckoo

Piaya cayana

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Cuculiformes ›Family: Cuculidae ›Genus: Piaya

About

The squirrel cuckoo (Piaya cayana) is a large and active species of cuckoo found in wooded habitats from northwestern Mexico to northern Argentina and Uruguay, and on Trinidad. Some authorities have split off the western Mexican form as the Mexican squirrel-cuckoo (Piaya mexicana).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Squirrel-Cuckoo?
The scientific name of Common Squirrel-Cuckoo is Piaya cayana.
What is the conservation status of Common Squirrel-Cuckoo?
The Common Squirrel-Cuckoo has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Common Squirrel-Cuckoo belong to?
Common Squirrel-Cuckoo belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Common Squirrel-Cuckoo belong to?
Common Squirrel-Cuckoo belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Common Squirrel-Cuckoo belong to?
Common Squirrel-Cuckoo belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Common Squirrel-Cuckoo belong to?
Common Squirrel-Cuckoo belongs to the order Cuculiformes.
What family does Common Squirrel-Cuckoo belong to?
Common Squirrel-Cuckoo belongs to the family Cuculidae.
What genus does Common Squirrel-Cuckoo belong to?
Common Squirrel-Cuckoo belongs to the genus Piaya.