Cuckoos & Turacos

The Birbs encyclopedia features 180 cuckoos & turacos. They range from the lightest in our records, the Little Bronze Cuckoo, to the heaviest, the Great Blue Turaco. Browse them all below — every one has photos, range and, where we have them, calls.

Notable cuckoos & turacos

• Oriental Cuckoo
• Sunda Cuckoo
• Common Cuckoo
• African Cuckoo
• Himalayan Cuckoo
• Indian Cuckoo
• Madagascar Cuckoo
• Red-chested Cuckoo

Frequently asked

How many cuckoos & turacos are there?

The Birbs encyclopedia currently profiles 180 cuckoos & turacos, each with photos, range and conservation status.

What is the largest of the cuckoos & turacos?

By body weight, the heaviest of the cuckoos & turacos in our records is the Great Blue Turaco.

Are cuckoos & turacos endangered?

At least 15 of the cuckoos & turacos we profile are on the IUCN Red List as Vulnerable or worse. See each bird’s page for its current status.