The violaceous coucal or violet coucal (Centropus violaceus) is a cuckoo species in the family Cuculidae. It is endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago (Papua New Guinea). Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. Due to a large range and a population that is not decreasing at a sufficient rate for immediate concern, it is classified as Least concern. References violaceous coucal Birds of the Bismarck Archipelago violaceous coucal Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Taxa named by Jean René Constant Quoy Taxa named by Joseph Paul Gaimard