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Pied Cuckoo

Clamator jacobinus

Taxonomy

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

About

The Jacobin cuckoo, pied cuckoo, or pied crested cuckoo (Clamator jacobinus) is a member of the cuckoo order of birds that is found in Africa and Asia. It is partially migratory and in India, it has been considered a harbinger of the monsoon rains due to the timing of its arrival. It has been associated with a bird in Indian mythology and poetry, known as the chatak (Sanskrit: चातक) represented as a bird with a beak...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pied Cuckoo?
The scientific name of Pied Cuckoo is Clamator jacobinus.
What is the conservation status of Pied Cuckoo?
The Pied Cuckoo has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Pied Cuckoo belong to?
Pied Cuckoo belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Pied Cuckoo belong to?
Pied Cuckoo belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Pied Cuckoo belong to?
Pied Cuckoo belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Pied Cuckoo belong to?
Pied Cuckoo belongs to the order Cuculiformes.
What family does Pied Cuckoo belong to?
Pied Cuckoo belongs to the family Cuculidae.
What genus does Pied Cuckoo belong to?
Pied Cuckoo belongs to the genus Clamator.