Violaceous coucal photograph

Violaceous Coucal

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Scientific nameCentropus violaceus
Conservation statusNear Threatened (Population decreasing)
Phylum Chordata
Higher classification Coucals
Order Cuckoos
Rank Species
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ID2102201
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About Violaceous Coucal


The violaceous coucal or violet coucal is a cuckoo species in the family Cuculidae. It is endemic to Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. Formerly classified as a Species of Least Concern by the IUCN, it was suspected to be rarer than generally assumed.

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