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Short-toed Coucal

Centropus rectunguis

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum
Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class
Aves (kuş)
Order
Cuculiformes (Guguksular)
Family
Cuculidae
Genus
Centropus
Species
Centropus rectunguis (Short-toed Coucal)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コユビバンケン
Chinese 短趾鴉鵑
Spanish Cucal de Strickland
French Coucal de Strickland
German Kurzspornkuckuck
Russian Короткопалая шпорцевая кукушка
Thai นกกระปูดนิ้วสั้น

Similar Species in Centropus

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Bay Coucal
Centropus celebensis
Least Concern
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Black-faced Coucal
Centropus melanops
Least Concern
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Black-throated Coucal
Centropus leucogaster
Least Concern
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Gabon Coucal
Centropus anselli
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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Greater Coucal
Centropus sinensis
Least Concern
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Andaman Coucal
Centropus andamanensis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Short-toed Coucal?
The scientific name of Short-toed Coucal is Centropus rectunguis. It belongs to the genus Centropus.
What is the conservation status of Short-toed Coucal?
Short-toed Coucal (Centropus rectunguis) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Short-toed Coucal live?
Short-toed Coucal is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Short-toed Coucal belong to?
Short-toed Coucal (Centropus rectunguis) belongs to the genus Centropus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cuculidae.
Is Short-toed Coucal endangered?
Yes, Short-toed Coucal (Centropus rectunguis) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Short-toed Coucal belong to?
Short-toed Coucal (Centropus rectunguis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).
What are the closest relatives of Short-toed Coucal?
The closest relatives of Short-toed Coucal in the genus Centropus include Andaman Coucal, Bay Coucal, Black-faced Coucal, Black-throated Coucal, Gabon Coucal.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Centropus — 20 Species

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Andaman Coucal
Centropus andamanensis
LC 🐾
Bay Coucal
Centropus celebensis
LC 🐾
Black-faced Coucal
Centropus melanops
LC 🐾
Black-throated Coucal
Centropus leucogaster
LC 🐾
Gabon Coucal
Centropus anselli
LC 🐾
Goliath Coucal
Centropus goliath
LC 🐾
Greater Black Coucal
Centropus menbeki
LC 🐾
Greater Coucal
Centropus sinensis
LC 🐾
Lesser Black Coucal
Centropus bernsteini
LC 🐾
Lesser Coucal
Centropus bengalensis
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
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