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Extinct

St. Helena Cuckoo

Nannococcyx psix

St. Helena Cuckoo (Nannococcyx psix) — Cuckoos & Turacos of Oceans & Seabirds.

The St. Helena Cuckoo (Nannococcyx psix) is a member of the Cuculidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.

EX Extinct

No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Cuculiformes
  3. Family Cuculidae Cuckoos
  4. Genus Nannococcyx
  5. Species psix

Where it lives

St. Helena (tropical southeastern Atlantic Ocean)

Quick facts

Family
Cuculidae
Order
Cuculiformes

Biology & behaviour

The St. Helena Cuckoo (Nannococcyx psix) is a species of bird in the Cuculidae family, part of the order Cuculiformes. Its range spans Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers AO St. Helena (tropical se Atlantic Ocean).

It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the St. Helena Cuckoo live?

The St. Helena Cuckoo is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering AO St. Helena (tropical se Atlantic Ocean).

What family does the St. Helena Cuckoo belong to?

The St. Helena Cuckoo (Nannococcyx psix) belongs to the Cuculidae family, in the order Cuculiformes.

Is the St. Helena Cuckoo endangered?

It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List

Conservation

Extinct

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