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Petit Coucou

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 (animal)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (oiseau)
Order
Cuculiformes (Cuculiformes)
Family
Cuculidae
Genus
Cuculus
Species
Cuculus poliocephalus (Petit Coucou)

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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Coucou à ailes courtes
Cuculus micropterus
Least Concern
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Coucou africain
Cuculus gularis
Least Concern
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Coucou criard
Cuculus clamosus
Least Concern
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Coucou de la Sonde
Cuculus lepidus
Least Concern
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Coucou de l'Himalaya
Cuculus saturatus
Least Concern
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Coucou de Madagascar
Cuculus rochii
Least Concern
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Coucou des Célèbes
Cuculus crassirostris
Least Concern
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coucou gris
Cuculus canorus
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Petit Coucou?
The scientific name of Petit Coucou is Cuculus poliocephalus. It belongs to the genus Cuculus.
What is the conservation status of Petit Coucou?
Petit Coucou (Cuculus poliocephalus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Petit Coucou live?
Petit Coucou is found in Distributed across Norway and Taiwan.. Countries include Norway, Taiwan.
What family does Petit Coucou belong to?
Petit Coucou (Cuculus poliocephalus) belongs to the genus Cuculus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cuculidae.
Is Petit Coucou endangered?
No, Petit Coucou (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 Petit Coucou belong to?
Petit Coucou (Cuculus poliocephalus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Petit Coucou?
The closest relatives of Petit Coucou in the genus Cuculus include Coucou à ailes courtes, Coucou africain, Coucou criard, Coucou de la Sonde, Coucou de l'Himalaya.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Cuculus — 11 Species

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Coucou à ailes courtes
Cuculus micropterus
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Coucou africain
Cuculus gularis
LC 🐾
Coucou criard
Cuculus clamosus
LC 🐾
Coucou de la Sonde
Cuculus lepidus
LC 🐾
Coucou de l'Himalaya
Cuculus saturatus
LC 🐾
Coucou de Madagascar
Cuculus rochii
LC 🐾
Coucou des Célèbes
Cuculus crassirostris
LC 🐾
coucou gris
Cuculus canorus
NT 🐾
Coucou oriental
Cuculus optatus
NE 🐾
Coucou solitaire
Cuculus solitarius
LC
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Petit Coucou
Cuculus poliocephalus
LC
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