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小杜鵑 (Lesser Cuckoo)

Cuculus poliocephalus

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

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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中杜鹃
Cuculus saturatus
Least Concern
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北方中杜鵑〔遠東中杜鵑〕
Cuculus optatus
Not Evaluated
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四声杜鹃
Cuculus micropterus
Least Concern
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大杜鵑
Cuculus canorus
Near Threatened
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巽他中杜鵑
Cuculus lepidus
Least Concern
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苏拉鹰鹃
Cuculus crassirostris
Least Concern
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赤胸杜鵑
Cuculus solitarius
Least Concern
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非洲杜鵑
Cuculus gularis
Least Concern
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动物界
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脊索动物门
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鳥綱
Class
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鹃形目
Order
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Cuculidae
Family
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Cuculus
Genus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 小杜鵑?
The scientific name of 小杜鵑 is Cuculus poliocephalus. It belongs to the genus Cuculus.
What is the conservation status of 小杜鵑?
小杜鵑 (Cuculus poliocephalus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does 小杜鵑 live?
小杜鵑 is found in Distributed across Norway and Taiwan.. Countries include Norway, Taiwan.
What family does 小杜鵑 belong to?
小杜鵑 (Cuculus poliocephalus) belongs to the genus Cuculus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cuculidae.
Is 小杜鵑 endangered?
No, 小杜鵑 (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 小杜鵑 belong to?
小杜鵑 (Cuculus poliocephalus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).
What are the closest relatives of 小杜鵑?
The closest relatives of 小杜鵑 in the genus Cuculus include 中杜鹃, 北方中杜鵑〔遠東中杜鵑〕, 四声杜鹃, 大杜鵑, 巽他中杜鵑.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Cuculus — 11 Species

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中杜鹃
Cuculus saturatus
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北方中杜鵑〔遠東中杜鵑〕
Cuculus optatus
NE 🐾
四声杜鹃
Cuculus micropterus
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大杜鵑
Cuculus canorus
NT
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小杜鵑
Cuculus poliocephalus
LC
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巽他中杜鵑
Cuculus lepidus
LC 🐾
苏拉鹰鹃
Cuculus crassirostris
LC 🐾
赤胸杜鵑
Cuculus solitarius
LC 🐾
非洲杜鵑
Cuculus gularis
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馬達加斯加杜鵑
Cuculus rochii
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黑杜鵑
Cuculus clamosus
LC
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