Bay Coucal
Centropus celebensis
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About
Bay Coucal (Centropus celebensis) — 40–45 cm. Deep chestnut body; black head, long tail, and underparts; red eye. Endemic to Sulawesi and nearby islands in forest and scrub. Non-parasitic. Omnivore foraging in dense vegetation for lizards, large insects, and frogs.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 36.4 cm | 14.3 in |
| Weight | 244.4 g | 8.62 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Greater Coucal: glossy blue-black head and underparts; rich chestnut wings; red eye; long graduated black tail; common large coucal
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Sound
Song
Deep, hollow resonant call; powerful low-frequency notes given from dense forest floor in Madagascar.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Family | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Centropus |
| Species | Centropus celebensis |
Distribution
Bay Coucal has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family