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Cucal rufo

Centropus unirufus

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Aves (Birds)
Order
Cuculiformes (Cuculiformes)
Family
Cuculidae
Genus
Centropus
Species
Centropus unirufus (Cucal rufo)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アカチャバンケン
Chinese 棕鴉鵑
Spanish Cucal rufo
French Coucal roux
German Bambuskuckuck
Russian Рыжая шпорцевая кукушка

Similar Species in Centropus

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Cucal bengalí
Centropus bengalensis
Least Concern
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Cucal blanquinegro
Centropus ateralbus
Least Concern
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Cucal carinegro
Centropus melanops
Least Concern
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Cucal cejiblanco
Centropus superciliosus
Least Concern
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Cucal chino
Centropus sinensis
Least Concern
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Cucal colicobrizo
Centropus cupreicaudus
Least Concern
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Cucal de Andamán
Centropus andamanensis
Least Concern
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Cucal de Bernstein
Centropus bernsteini
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cucal rufo?
The scientific name of Cucal rufo is Centropus unirufus. It belongs to the genus Centropus.
What is the conservation status of Cucal rufo?
Cucal rufo (Centropus unirufus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Cucal rufo live?
Cucal rufo is found in Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Cucal rufo belong to?
Cucal rufo (Centropus unirufus) belongs to the genus Centropus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cuculidae.
What kingdom does Cucal rufo belong to?
Cucal rufo (Centropus unirufus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Cucal rufo?
The closest relatives of Cucal rufo in the genus Centropus include Cucal bengalí, Cucal blanquinegro, Cucal carinegro, Cucal cejiblanco, Cucal chino.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Centropus — 20 Species

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Cucal bengalí
Centropus bengalensis
LC 🐾
Cucal blanquinegro
Centropus ateralbus
LC 🐾
Cucal carinegro
Centropus melanops
LC 🐾
Cucal cejiblanco
Centropus superciliosus
LC 🐾
Cucal chino
Centropus sinensis
LC 🐾
Cucal colicobrizo
Centropus cupreicaudus
LC 🐾
Cucal de Andamán
Centropus andamanensis
LC 🐾
Cucal de Bernstein
Centropus bernsteini
LC 🐾
Cucal de Biak
Centropus chalybeus
NT 🐾
Cucal de Ceilán
Centropus chlororhynchos
VU 🐾
Cucal de Célebes
Centropus celebensis
LC 🐾
Cucal de Gabón
Centropus anselli
LC 🐾
Cucal de la Sonda
Centropus nigrorufus
VU 🐾
Cucal de Mindoro
Centropus steerii
CR 🐾
Cucal de Strickland
Centropus rectunguis
VU 🐾
Cucal faisán
Centropus phasianinus
LC 🐾
Cucal filipino
Centropus viridis
LC 🐾
Cucal goliat
Centropus goliath
LC 🐾
Cucal malgache
Centropus toulou
LC 🐾
Cucal menebiki
Centropus menbeki
LC
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