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Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus americanus

Taxonomy

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

About

The yellow-billed cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) is a cuckoo. Common folk-names for this bird in the southern United States are rain crow and storm crow. These likely refer to the bird's habit of calling on hot days, often presaging rain or thunderstorms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yellow-billed Cuckoo?
The scientific name of Yellow-billed Cuckoo is Coccyzus americanus.
What kingdom does Yellow-billed Cuckoo belong to?
Yellow-billed Cuckoo belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Yellow-billed Cuckoo belong to?
Yellow-billed Cuckoo belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Yellow-billed Cuckoo belong to?
Yellow-billed Cuckoo belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Yellow-billed Cuckoo belong to?
Yellow-billed Cuckoo belongs to the order Cuculiformes.
What family does Yellow-billed Cuckoo belong to?
Yellow-billed Cuckoo belongs to the family Cuculidae.
What genus does Yellow-billed Cuckoo belong to?
Yellow-billed Cuckoo belongs to the genus Coccyzus.