2,486 observationsLeast Concern
Great Spotted Cuckoo
Clamator glandarius
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Aves βΊOrder: Cuculiformes βΊFamily: Cuculidae βΊGenus: Clamator
About
The great spotted cuckoo (Clamator glandarius) is a member of the cuckoo order of birds, the Cuculiformes, which also includes the roadrunners, the anis and the coucals. The genus name clamator is Latin for "shouter" from clamare, "to shout". The specific glandarius is derived from Latin glans, glandis, "acorn".
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Great Spotted Cuckoo is Clamator glandarius.
- The Great Spotted Cuckoo has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Great Spotted Cuckoo belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Great Spotted Cuckoo belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Great Spotted Cuckoo belongs to the class Aves.
- Great Spotted Cuckoo belongs to the order Cuculiformes.
- Great Spotted Cuckoo belongs to the family Cuculidae.
- Great Spotted Cuckoo belongs to the genus Clamator.