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Greater Black Coucal

Centropus menbeki

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese パプアバンケン
Chinese 大鴉鵑
Spanish Cucal menebiki
French Coucal mênebiki
German Mohrenkuckuck
Russian Большая шпорцевая кукушка

Similar Species in Centropus

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Andaman Coucal
Centropus andamanensis
Least Concern
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Bay Coucal
Centropus celebensis
Least Concern
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Biak Coucal
Centropus chalybeus
Near Threatened
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Black Coucal
Centropus grillii
Least Concern
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Black-faced Coucal
Centropus melanops
Least Concern
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Black-hooded Coucal
Centropus steerii
Critically Endangered
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Black-throated Coucal
Centropus leucogaster
Least Concern
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Blue-headed Coucal
Centropus monachus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Greater Black Coucal?
The scientific name of Greater Black Coucal is Centropus menbeki. It belongs to the genus Centropus.
What is the conservation status of Greater Black Coucal?
Greater Black Coucal (Centropus menbeki) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Greater Black Coucal live?
Greater Black Coucal is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Greater Black Coucal belong to?
Greater Black Coucal (Centropus menbeki) belongs to the genus Centropus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cuculidae.
Is Greater Black Coucal endangered?
No, Greater Black Coucal (Centropus menbeki) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Greater Black Coucal belong to?
Greater Black Coucal (Centropus menbeki) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Greater Black Coucal?
The closest relatives of Greater Black Coucal in the genus Centropus include Andaman Coucal, Bay Coucal, Biak Coucal, Black Coucal, Black-faced Coucal.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Centropus — 20 Species

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Andaman Coucal
Centropus andamanensis
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Bay Coucal
Centropus celebensis
LC 🐾
Biak Coucal
Centropus chalybeus
NT 🐾
Black Coucal
Centropus grillii
LC 🐾
Black-faced Coucal
Centropus melanops
LC 🐾
Black-hooded Coucal
Centropus steerii
CR 🐾
Black-throated Coucal
Centropus leucogaster
LC 🐾
Blue-headed Coucal
Centropus monachus
LC 🐾
Buff-headed Coucal
Centropus milo
LC 🐾
Coppery-tailed Coucal
Centropus cupreicaudus
LC 🐾
Gabon Coucal
Centropus anselli
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Goliath Coucal
Centropus goliath
LC
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Greater Black Coucal
Centropus menbeki
LC
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Greater Coucal
Centropus sinensis
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Green-billed Coucal
Centropus chlororhynchos
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Kai Coucal
Centropus spilopterus
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Lesser Black Coucal
Centropus bernsteini
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Lesser Coucal
Centropus bengalensis
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Madagascar Coucal
Centropus toulou
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Pheasant Coucal
Centropus phasianinus
LC
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