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Violaceous Coucal

Centropus violaceus

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 (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Cuculiformes (Cuculiformes)
Family
Cuculidae
Genus
Centropus
Species
Centropus violaceus (Violaceous Coucal)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese スミレバンケン
Chinese 紫鴉鵑
Spanish Cucal violáceo
French Coucal violet
German Purpurkuckuck
Russian Пурпурная шпорцевая кукушка

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Least Concern
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นกกระปูดใหญ่
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Black-faced Coucal
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Violaceous Coucal?
The scientific name of Violaceous Coucal is Centropus violaceus. It belongs to the genus Centropus.
What is the conservation status of Violaceous Coucal?
Violaceous Coucal (Centropus violaceus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Violaceous Coucal live?
Violaceous Coucal is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Violaceous Coucal belong to?
Violaceous Coucal (Centropus violaceus) belongs to the genus Centropus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cuculidae.
Is Violaceous Coucal endangered?
No, Violaceous Coucal (Centropus violaceus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Violaceous Coucal belong to?
Violaceous Coucal (Centropus violaceus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Violaceous Coucal?
The closest relatives of Violaceous 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
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Violaceous Coucal
Centropus violaceus
LC
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White-browed Coucal
Centropus superciliosus
LC 🐾
Pheasant Coucal
Centropus phasianinus
LC 🐾
Philippine Coucal
Centropus viridis
LC 🐾
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LC 🐾
Rufous Coucal
Centropus unirufus
NT 🐾
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Senegal Coucal
Centropus senegalensis
LC 🐾
Black-hooded Coucal
Centropus steerii
CR 🐾
Sunda Coucal
Centropus nigrorufus
VU
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