Gabon Coucal
Centropus anselli
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Gabon Coucal (Centropus anselli) — 38–43 cm. Rufous-chestnut back and wings; black head and underparts; graduated tail. Confined to dense forest and swampy undergrowth of Gabon and Congo Basin. Non-parasitic. Omnivore; often forages near water. Previously treated as a subspecies of Black-throated Coucal.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 37.2 cm | 14.6 in |
| Weight | 210.0 g | 7.41 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Andaman Coucal: dark glossy brown above; rufous wings; pale buff below; long dark tail; red eye; Andaman island endemic coucal
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Sound
Song
Loud, far-carrying call with bold character; resonant deep notes given from tall forest tree in Africa.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Family | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Centropus |
| Species | Centropus anselli |
Distribution
Gabon Coucal has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family