Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo
Hierococcyx pectoralis
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Philippines
- Family
- Cuckoos (Cuculidae)
- Order
- Cuculiformes
Overview
The Philippine hawk-cuckoo (Hierococcyx pectoralis) is a bird belonging to the cuckoo family. It is found only in the Philippines. It was formerly classified as a subspecies of Hodgson's hawk-cuckoo but is now its own species.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Philippines.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Philippine hawk-cuckoo
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
