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Riesen-Seidenkuckuck

Coua gigas

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Aves (Vögel)
Order
Cuculiformes (Kuckucksvögel)
Family
Cuculidae
Genus
Coua
Species
Coua gigas (Riesen-Seidenkuckuck)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オニジカッコウ
Chinese 大馬島鵑
Spanish Cúa gigante
French Coua géant
German Riesen-Seidenkuckuck
Russian Гигантская мадагаскарская кукушка

Similar Species in Coua

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Blau-Seidenkuckuck
Coua caerulea
Least Concern
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Breitschopf-Seidenkuckuck
Coua verreauxi
Least Concern
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Coquerel-Seidenkuckuck
Coua coquereli
Least Concern
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Delalande-Seidenkuckuck
Coua delalandei
Extinct
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Gelbkehl-Seidenkuckuck
Coua cursor
Least Concern
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Rostkappen-Seidenkuckuck
Coua ruficeps
Least Concern
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Rotbrust-Seidenkuckuck
Coua serriana
Least Concern
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Rotstirn-Seidenkuckuck
Coua reynaudii
Least Concern
View all species in Coua →

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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Riesen-Seidenkuckuck?
The scientific name of Riesen-Seidenkuckuck is Coua gigas. It belongs to the genus Coua.
What is the conservation status of Riesen-Seidenkuckuck?
Riesen-Seidenkuckuck (Coua gigas) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Riesen-Seidenkuckuck live?
Riesen-Seidenkuckuck is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Riesen-Seidenkuckuck belong to?
Riesen-Seidenkuckuck (Coua gigas) belongs to the genus Coua, which is part of the taxonomic family Cuculidae.
Is Riesen-Seidenkuckuck endangered?
No, Riesen-Seidenkuckuck (Coua gigas) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Riesen-Seidenkuckuck belong to?
Riesen-Seidenkuckuck (Coua gigas) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Riesen-Seidenkuckuck?
The closest relatives of Riesen-Seidenkuckuck in the genus Coua include Blau-Seidenkuckuck, Breitschopf-Seidenkuckuck, Coquerel-Seidenkuckuck, Delalande-Seidenkuckuck, Gelbkehl-Seidenkuckuck.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Coua — 10 Species

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Blau-Seidenkuckuck
Coua caerulea
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Breitschopf-Seidenkuckuck
Coua verreauxi
LC 🐾
Coquerel-Seidenkuckuck
Coua coquereli
LC 🐾
Delalande-Seidenkuckuck
Coua delalandei
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Gelbkehl-Seidenkuckuck
Coua cursor
LC
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Riesen-Seidenkuckuck
Coua gigas
LC
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Rostkappen-Seidenkuckuck
Coua ruficeps
LC 🐾
Rotbrust-Seidenkuckuck
Coua serriana
LC 🐾
Rotstirn-Seidenkuckuck
Coua reynaudii
LC 🐾
Schopfseidenkuckuck
Coua cristata
LC
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