142 observationsLeast Concern
Madagascar Cuckoo
Cuculus rochii
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Cuculiformes ›Family: Cuculidae ›Genus: Cuculus
About
The Madagascan cuckoo (Cuculus rochii), also known as the Madagascar lesser cuckoo, is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. Though it breeds only in Madagascar, it spends the non-breeding season in a number of countries in the African Great Lakes region and the Indian Ocean islands: Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Madagascar, Malawi, Rwanda, South Africa, Uganda and Zambia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Madagascar Cuckoo is Cuculus rochii.
- The Madagascar Cuckoo has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Madagascar Cuckoo belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Madagascar Cuckoo belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Madagascar Cuckoo belongs to the class Aves.
- Madagascar Cuckoo belongs to the order Cuculiformes.
- Madagascar Cuckoo belongs to the family Cuculidae.
- Madagascar Cuckoo belongs to the genus Cuculus.