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Lesser Cuckoo

Cuculus poliocephalus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and Taiwan.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (Birds)
Order
Cuculiformes (Cuculiformes)
Family
Cuculidae
Genus
Cuculus
Species
Cuculus poliocephalus (Lesser Cuckoo)

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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African Cuckoo
Cuculus gularis
Least Concern
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Black Cuckoo
Cuculus clamosus
Least Concern
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Common Cuckoo
Cuculus canorus
Near Threatened
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Himalayan Cuckoo
Cuculus saturatus
Least Concern
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Indian Cuckoo
Cuculus micropterus
Least Concern
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Madagascar Cuckoo
Cuculus rochii
Least Concern
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Oriental Cuckoo
Cuculus optatus
Not Evaluated
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Red-chested Cuckoo
Cuculus solitarius
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lesser Cuckoo?
The scientific name of Lesser Cuckoo is Cuculus poliocephalus. It belongs to the genus Cuculus.
What is the conservation status of Lesser Cuckoo?
Lesser Cuckoo (Cuculus poliocephalus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Lesser Cuckoo live?
Lesser Cuckoo is found in Distributed across Norway and Taiwan.. Countries include Norway, Taiwan.
What family does Lesser Cuckoo belong to?
Lesser Cuckoo (Cuculus poliocephalus) belongs to the genus Cuculus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cuculidae.
Is Lesser Cuckoo endangered?
No, Lesser Cuckoo (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 Lesser Cuckoo belong to?
Lesser Cuckoo (Cuculus poliocephalus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Lesser Cuckoo?
The closest relatives of Lesser Cuckoo in the genus Cuculus include African Cuckoo, Black Cuckoo, Common Cuckoo, Himalayan Cuckoo, Indian Cuckoo.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Cuculus — 11 Species

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African Cuckoo
Cuculus gularis
LC 🐾
Black Cuckoo
Cuculus clamosus
LC 🐾
Common Cuckoo
Cuculus canorus
NT 🐾
Himalayan Cuckoo
Cuculus saturatus
LC 🐾
Indian Cuckoo
Cuculus micropterus
LC
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Lesser Cuckoo
Cuculus poliocephalus
LC
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Madagascar Cuckoo
Cuculus rochii
LC 🐾
Oriental Cuckoo
Cuculus optatus
NE 🐾
Red-chested Cuckoo
Cuculus solitarius
LC 🐾
Sulawesi Cuckoo
Cuculus crassirostris
LC 🐾
Sunda Cuckoo
Cuculus lepidus
LC
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