About the Short-toed Coucal
The short-toed coucal is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Centropus rectunguis |
| Species Codes | shtcou1, STCO |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Short-toed Coucal belong to?
The Short-toed Coucal (Centropus rectunguis) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Short-toed Coucal?
The Short-toed Coucal is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Short-toed Coucal?
The short-toed coucal is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss....
Where can I report a Short-toed Coucal sighting?
You can log sightings of Short-toed Coucal on eBird (ebird.org) using species code shtcou1, or on iNaturalist.
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