1,530 observationsLeast Concern
Square-tailed Drongo-Cuckoo
Surniculus lugubris
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Cuculiformes ›Family: Cuculidae ›Genus: Surniculus
About
The square-tailed drongo-cuckoo (Surniculus lugubris) is a species of cuckoo that resembles a black drongo. It is found in Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia and is a summer visitor to the Himalayas from Kashmir to eastern Bangladesh. The calls are series of piercing sharp whistles rising in pitch but shrill and choppily delivered.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Square-tailed Drongo-Cuckoo is Surniculus lugubris.
- The Square-tailed Drongo-Cuckoo has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Square-tailed Drongo-Cuckoo belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Square-tailed Drongo-Cuckoo belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Square-tailed Drongo-Cuckoo belongs to the class Aves.
- Square-tailed Drongo-Cuckoo belongs to the order Cuculiformes.
- Square-tailed Drongo-Cuckoo belongs to the family Cuculidae.
- Square-tailed Drongo-Cuckoo belongs to the genus Surniculus.