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Gackelkuckuck

Cuculus poliocephalus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Aves (Vögel)
Order
Cuculiformes (Kuckucksvögel)
Family
Cuculidae
Genus
Cuculus
Species
Cuculus poliocephalus (Gackelkuckuck)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ホトトギス
Chinese 小杜鵑
Spanish Cuco chico
French Petit Coucou
German Gackelkuckuck
Portuguese cuco-pequeno
Russian Малая кукушка
Thai นกคัคคูเล็ก

Similar Species in Cuculus

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Afrikanerkuckuck
Cuculus gularis
Least Concern
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Einsiedlerkuckuck
Cuculus solitarius
Least Concern
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Hopfkuckuck
Cuculus saturatus
Least Concern
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Horsfieldkuckuck
Cuculus optatus
Not Evaluated
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Kuckuck
Cuculus canorus
Near Threatened
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Kurzflügelkuckuck
Cuculus micropterus
Least Concern
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Madagaskarkuckuck
Cuculus rochii
Least Concern
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Minahassakuckuck
Cuculus crassirostris
Least Concern
View all species in Cuculus →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gackelkuckuck?
The scientific name of Gackelkuckuck is Cuculus poliocephalus. It belongs to the genus Cuculus.
What is the conservation status of Gackelkuckuck?
Gackelkuckuck (Cuculus poliocephalus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Gackelkuckuck live?
Gackelkuckuck is found in Distributed across Norway and Taiwan.. Countries include Norway, Taiwan.
What family does Gackelkuckuck belong to?
Gackelkuckuck (Cuculus poliocephalus) belongs to the genus Cuculus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cuculidae.
Is Gackelkuckuck endangered?
No, Gackelkuckuck (Cuculus poliocephalus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Gackelkuckuck belong to?
Gackelkuckuck (Cuculus poliocephalus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Gackelkuckuck?
The closest relatives of Gackelkuckuck in the genus Cuculus include Afrikanerkuckuck, Einsiedlerkuckuck, Hopfkuckuck, Horsfieldkuckuck, Kuckuck.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Cuculus — 11 Species

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Afrikanerkuckuck
Cuculus gularis
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Einsiedlerkuckuck
Cuculus solitarius
LC
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Gackelkuckuck
Cuculus poliocephalus
LC
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Hopfkuckuck
Cuculus saturatus
LC 🐾
Horsfieldkuckuck
Cuculus optatus
NE 🐾
Kuckuck
Cuculus canorus
NT 🐾
Kurzflügelkuckuck
Cuculus micropterus
LC 🐾
Madagaskarkuckuck
Cuculus rochii
LC 🐾
Minahassakuckuck
Cuculus crassirostris
LC 🐾
Schwarzkuckuck
Cuculus clamosus
LC 🐾
Sundakuckuck
Cuculus lepidus
LC
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