Yellow-throated Cuckoo
Chrysococcyx flavigularis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderCuculiformes (Cuckoos)
- FamilyCuculidae (Cuckoos)
- GenusChrysococcyx (Emerald Cuckoos and allies)
- SpeciesChrysococcyx flavigularis (Yellow-throated Cuckoo)
About the Yellow-throated Cuckoo
The yellow-throated cuckoo (Chrysococcyx flavigularis) is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is sparsely present across the African tropical rainforest and Jos Plateau (northern Nigeria). It is threatened by deforestation.
Yellow-throated cuckoos are obligate brood parasites; they always lay their eggs in other birds' nests. Their only known host is the grey-throated tit-flycatcher, (Myioparus griseigularis). Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Yellow-throated Cuckoo in Semuliki National Park
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White-browed Coucal
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Semuliki National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 2 | Kibale National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 3 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Yellow-throated Cuckoo in Semuliki National Park?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Yellow-throated Cuckoo sighting in Semuliki National Park, based on 169 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Yellow-throated Cuckoo in Semuliki National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Yellow-throated Cuckoo in Semuliki National Park in our monthly data.