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Amethystkuckuck

Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus

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
Chrysococcyx
Species
Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus (Amethystkuckuck)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese スミレテリカッコウ
Chinese 紫金鵑
Spanish Cuclillo violeta
French Coucou violet
German Amethystkuckuck
Russian Фиолетовая бронзовая кукушка
Thai นกคัคคูสีม่วง

Similar Species in Chrysococcyx

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Bronzekuckuck
Chrysococcyx lucidus
Not Evaluated
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Gelbkehlkuckuck
Chrysococcyx flavigularis
Least Concern
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Goldkuckuck
Chrysococcyx caprius
Least Concern
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Klaaskuckuck
Chrysococcyx klaas
Least Concern
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Kleiner Bronzekuckuck
Chrysococcyx minutillus
Not Evaluated
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Prachtkuckuck
Chrysococcyx maculatus
Least Concern
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Rothals-Bronzekuckuck
Chrysococcyx ruficollis
Not Evaluated
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Rotschwanzkuckuck
Chrysococcyx basalis
Not Evaluated
View all species in Chrysococcyx →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Amethystkuckuck?
The scientific name of Amethystkuckuck is Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus. It belongs to the genus Chrysococcyx.
What is the conservation status of Amethystkuckuck?
Amethystkuckuck (Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Amethystkuckuck live?
Amethystkuckuck is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Amethystkuckuck belong to?
Amethystkuckuck (Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus) belongs to the genus Chrysococcyx, which is part of the taxonomic family Cuculidae.
Is Amethystkuckuck endangered?
No, Amethystkuckuck (Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Amethystkuckuck belong to?
Amethystkuckuck (Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Amethystkuckuck?
The closest relatives of Amethystkuckuck in the genus Chrysococcyx include Bronzekuckuck, Gelbkehlkuckuck, Goldkuckuck, Klaaskuckuck, Kleiner Bronzekuckuck.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Chrysococcyx — 12 Species

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Amethystkuckuck
Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus
LC
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Bronzekuckuck
Chrysococcyx lucidus
NE 🐾
Gelbkehlkuckuck
Chrysococcyx flavigularis
LC 🐾
Goldkuckuck
Chrysococcyx caprius
LC 🐾
Klaaskuckuck
Chrysococcyx klaas
LC 🐾
Kleiner Bronzekuckuck
Chrysococcyx minutillus
NE 🐾
Prachtkuckuck
Chrysococcyx maculatus
LC 🐾
Rothals-Bronzekuckuck
Chrysococcyx ruficollis
NE 🐾
Rotschwanzkuckuck
Chrysococcyx basalis
NE 🐾
Rotschwingen-Bronzekuckuck
Chrysococcyx meyeri
NE 🐾
Schwarzohrkuckuck
Chrysococcyx osculans
NE 🐾
Smaragdkuckuck
Chrysococcyx cupreus
LC
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