About the Biak Coucal
The Biak coucal is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is endemic to West Papua, Indonesia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Centropus chalybeus |
| Species Codes | biacou1, BICO |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Biak Coucal belong to?
The Biak Coucal (Centropus chalybeus) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Biak Coucal?
The Biak Coucal is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Biak Coucal?
The Biak coucal is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is endemic to West Papua, Indonesia....
Where can I report a Biak Coucal sighting?
You can log sightings of Biak Coucal on eBird (ebird.org) using species code biacou1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Cuckoos 156 species
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Quick Stats
Cuculiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
4
iNat Observations
NT
IUCN Status
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