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Biak coucal

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Cuculiformes

Genus
  
Centropus

Higher classification
  
Coucal

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Cuculidae

Scientific name
  
Centropus chalybeus

Rank
  
Species

Similar
  
Black‑billed coucal, Buff‑headed coucal, White‑necked coucal, Goliath coucal, Gabon coucal

The Biak coucal (Centropus chalybeus) is a species of cuckoo in the Cuculidae family. It is endemic to West Papua, Indonesia.

Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

References

Biak coucal Wikipedia