Violaceous Coucal

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Violaceous Coucal (<em>Centropus violaceus</em>) is a species of Cuckoos (<em>Cuculidae</em>) in the order Cuckoos.

Overview

Violaceous Coucal (Centropus violaceus) is a species of Cuckoos (Cuculidae) in the order Cuckoos.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Centropus; binomial: Centropus violaceus; authority: Quoy & Gaimard, 1832.

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Change English name of Centropus violaceus to Violaceous Coucal (Gregory 2009).

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