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Coucal violet

Centropus violaceus

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 (animal)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (oiseau)
Order
Cuculiformes (Cuculiformes)
Family
Cuculidae
Genus
Centropus
Species
Centropus violaceus (Coucal violet)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese スミレバンケン
Chinese 紫鴉鵑
Spanish Cucal violáceo
French Coucal violet
German Purpurkuckuck
Russian Пурпурная шпорцевая кукушка

Similar Species in Centropus

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Coucal à face noire
Centropus melanops
Least Concern
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Coucal à nuque bleue
Centropus monachus
Least Concern
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Coucal à sourcils blancs
Centropus superciliosus
Least Concern
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Coucal à tête fauve
Centropus milo
Least Concern
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Coucal atralbin
Centropus ateralbus
Least Concern
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Coucal à ventre blanc
Centropus leucogaster
Least Concern
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Coucal de Bernstein
Centropus bernsteini
Least Concern
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Coucal de Biak
Centropus chalybeus
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Coucal violet?
The scientific name of Coucal violet is Centropus violaceus. It belongs to the genus Centropus.
What is the conservation status of Coucal violet?
Coucal violet (Centropus violaceus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Coucal violet live?
Coucal violet is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Coucal violet belong to?
Coucal violet (Centropus violaceus) belongs to the genus Centropus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cuculidae.
Is Coucal violet endangered?
No, Coucal violet (Centropus violaceus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Coucal violet belong to?
Coucal violet (Centropus violaceus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Coucal violet?
The closest relatives of Coucal violet in the genus Centropus include Coucal à face noire, Coucal à nuque bleue, Coucal à sourcils blancs, Coucal à tête fauve, Coucal atralbin.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Centropus — 20 Species

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Coucal à face noire
Centropus melanops
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Coucal à nuque bleue
Centropus monachus
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Coucal à sourcils blancs
Centropus superciliosus
LC 🐾
Coucal à tête fauve
Centropus milo
LC 🐾
Coucal atralbin
Centropus ateralbus
LC 🐾
Coucal à ventre blanc
Centropus leucogaster
LC 🐾
Coucal de Bernstein
Centropus bernsteini
LC 🐾
Coucal de Biak
Centropus chalybeus
NT 🐾
Coucal de Ceylan
Centropus chlororhynchos
VU 🐾
Coucal des Andaman
Centropus andamanensis
LC 🐾
Coucal des Célèbes
Centropus celebensis
LC 🐾
Coucal des papyrus
Centropus cupreicaudus
LC 🐾
Coucal de Steere
Centropus steerii
CR 🐾
Coucal de Strickland
Centropus rectunguis
VU 🐾
Coucal du Gabon
Centropus anselli
LC 🐾
Coucal du Sénégal
Centropus senegalensis
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Coucal faisan
Centropus phasianinus
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Coucal goliath
Centropus goliath
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Coucal mênebiki
Centropus menbeki
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Coucal noir
Centropus grillii
LC
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