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Horsfieldkuckuck

Cuculus optatus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Full Taxonomy

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

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ツツドリ
Chinese 北方中杜鵑〔遠東中杜鵑〕
Spanish Cuco de Horsfield
French Coucou oriental
German Horsfieldkuckuck
Portuguese cuco-de-horsfield
Russian Одноголосая кукушка

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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Gackelkuckuck
Cuculus poliocephalus
Least Concern
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Hopfkuckuck
Cuculus saturatus
Least Concern
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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 Horsfieldkuckuck?
The scientific name of Horsfieldkuckuck is Cuculus optatus. It belongs to the genus Cuculus.
Where does Horsfieldkuckuck live?
Horsfieldkuckuck is found in Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.. Countries include Norway, Sweden, Taiwan.
What family does Horsfieldkuckuck belong to?
Horsfieldkuckuck (Cuculus optatus) belongs to the genus Cuculus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cuculidae.
What kingdom does Horsfieldkuckuck belong to?
Horsfieldkuckuck (Cuculus optatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Horsfieldkuckuck?
The closest relatives of Horsfieldkuckuck in the genus Cuculus include Afrikanerkuckuck, Einsiedlerkuckuck, Gackelkuckuck, Hopfkuckuck, Kuckuck.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Cuculus — 11 Species

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Afrikanerkuckuck
Cuculus gularis
LC 🐾
Einsiedlerkuckuck
Cuculus solitarius
LC 🐾
Gackelkuckuck
Cuculus poliocephalus
LC 🐾
Hopfkuckuck
Cuculus saturatus
LC
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Horsfieldkuckuck
Cuculus optatus
NE
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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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