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Blue-headed Coucal

Centropus monachus

Least Concern

About

The Blue Headed Coucal (Centropus monachus) is a species in the genus Centropus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Cuculiformes (Cuculiformes)
Family
Cuculidae
Genus
Centropus
Species
Centropus monachus (Blue-headed Coucal)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ズアオバンケン
Chinese 蓝头鸦鹃
Spanish Cucal monje
French Coucal à nuque bleue
German Mönchskuckuck
Portuguese cucal-de-nuca-azul
Russian Синеголовая шпорцевая кукушка

Similar Species in Centropus

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นกกระปูดนิ้วสั้น
Centropus rectunguis
Vulnerable
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นกกระปูดเล็ก
Centropus bengalensis
Least Concern
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นกกระปูดใหญ่
Centropus sinensis
Least Concern
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Black-faced Coucal
Centropus melanops
Least Concern
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Goliath Coucal
Centropus goliath
Least Concern
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Greater Black Coucal
Centropus menbeki
Least Concern
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Gabon Coucal
Centropus anselli
Least Concern
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Black-throated Coucal
Centropus leucogaster
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blue-headed Coucal?
The scientific name of Blue-headed Coucal is Centropus monachus. It belongs to the genus Centropus.
What is the conservation status of Blue-headed Coucal?
Blue-headed Coucal (Centropus monachus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Blue-headed Coucal live?
Blue-headed Coucal is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Blue-headed Coucal belong to?
Blue-headed Coucal (Centropus monachus) belongs to the genus Centropus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cuculidae.
Is Blue-headed Coucal endangered?
No, Blue-headed Coucal (Centropus monachus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Blue-headed Coucal belong to?
Blue-headed Coucal (Centropus monachus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Blue-headed Coucal?
The closest relatives of Blue-headed Coucal in the genus Centropus include นกกระปูดนิ้วสั้น, นกกระปูดเล็ก, นกกระปูดใหญ่, Black-throated Coucal, Gabon Coucal.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Centropus — 20 Species

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นกกระปูดนิ้วสั้น
Centropus rectunguis
VU 🐾
นกกระปูดเล็ก
Centropus bengalensis
LC 🐾
นกกระปูดใหญ่
Centropus sinensis
LC 🐾
Black-throated Coucal
Centropus leucogaster
LC 🐾
Gabon Coucal
Centropus anselli
LC 🐾
Goliath Coucal
Centropus goliath
LC 🐾
Greater Black Coucal
Centropus menbeki
LC 🐾
Lesser Black Coucal
Centropus bernsteini
LC 🐾
Madagascar Coucal
Centropus toulou
LC 🐾
Kai Coucal
Centropus spilopterus
LC 🐾
Violaceous Coucal
Centropus violaceus
LC 🐾
White-browed Coucal
Centropus superciliosus
LC 🐾
Pheasant Coucal
Centropus phasianinus
LC 🐾
Philippine Coucal
Centropus viridis
LC 🐾
Pied Coucal
Centropus ateralbus
LC 🐾
Rufous Coucal
Centropus unirufus
NT 🐾
Green-billed Coucal
Centropus chlororhynchos
VU 🐾
Senegal Coucal
Centropus senegalensis
LC 🐾
Black-hooded Coucal
Centropus steerii
CR 🐾
Sunda Coucal
Centropus nigrorufus
VU
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