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Lesser Coucal

Centropus bengalensis

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 (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (Birds)
Order
Cuculiformes (Cuculiformes)
Family
Cuculidae
Genus
Centropus
Species
Centropus bengalensis (Lesser Coucal)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese バンケン
Chinese 小鸦鹃
Spanish Cucal bengalí
French Coucal rufin
German Bengalenkuckuck
Russian Малая шпорцевая кукушка
Thai นกกระปูดเล็ก

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 Lesser Coucal?
The scientific name of Lesser Coucal is Centropus bengalensis. It belongs to the genus Centropus.
What is the conservation status of Lesser Coucal?
Lesser Coucal (Centropus bengalensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Lesser Coucal live?
Lesser Coucal is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Lesser Coucal belong to?
Lesser Coucal (Centropus bengalensis) belongs to the genus Centropus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cuculidae.
Is Lesser Coucal endangered?
No, Lesser Coucal (Centropus bengalensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Lesser Coucal belong to?
Lesser Coucal (Centropus bengalensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Lesser Coucal?
The closest relatives of Lesser 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
LC 🐾
Goliath Coucal
Centropus goliath
LC 🐾
Greater Black Coucal
Centropus menbeki
LC 🐾
Greater Coucal
Centropus sinensis
LC 🐾
Green-billed Coucal
Centropus chlororhynchos
VU 🐾
Kai Coucal
Centropus spilopterus
LC 🐾
Lesser Black Coucal
Centropus bernsteini
LC
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Lesser Coucal
Centropus bengalensis
LC
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Madagascar Coucal
Centropus toulou
LC 🐾
Pheasant Coucal
Centropus phasianinus
LC
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