Pheasant Coucal
Centropus phasianinus
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Pheasant Coucal (Centropus phasianinus) — 55–70 cm. Very long-tailed; black head and underparts in breeding; streaked brown in non-breeding; rufous wings. Found in tall grass, cane fields, and scrub across Australia and New Guinea. Non-parasitic; builds a large domed grass nest. Insectivore and small vertebrate predator.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 49.8 cm | 19.6 in |
| Weight | 331.5 g | 11.69 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Black-throated Coucal: black throat; brown streaked above; rufous wings; buff below; long dark tail; red eye; black throat diagnostic
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: DM. Incubation: 15 days. Fledging: 17 days.
Clutch Size
3-5
Sound
Song
Harsh, chattering call with coarse quality; rapid series of rough notes delivered from tropical forest perch.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Family | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Centropus |
| Species | Centropus phasianinus |
Distribution
Pheasant Coucal has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family