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Common Cuckoo

Cuculus canorus

Near Threatened

About

Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (6 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Cuculiformes (Cuculiformes)

Species

Cuculus canorus (Common Cuckoo)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese カッコウ

Chinese 大杜鵑

Spanish Cuco común

French coucou gris

German Kuckuck

Portuguese cuco

Russian Кукушка

Arabic الوقواق

Thai นกคัคคูพันธุ์ยุโรป

Similar Species in Cuculus

Cuculus poliocephalus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Cuckoo?

The scientific name of Common Cuckoo is Cuculus canorus. It belongs to the genus Cuculus.

What is the conservation status of Common Cuckoo?

Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Common Cuckoo live?

Common Cuckoo is found in Found across Europe (6 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Russia, Sweden.

What family does Common Cuckoo belong to?

Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) belongs to the genus Cuculus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cuculidae.

What kingdom does Common Cuckoo belong to?

Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Common Cuckoo?

The closest relatives of Common Cuckoo in the genus Cuculus include African Cuckoo, Black Cuckoo, Himalayan Cuckoo, Indian Cuckoo, Lesser Cuckoo.