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Senegal Coucal

Centropus senegalensis

Least Concern

Wingspan

33.2 cm

Weight

164.83333333333334 g

Family

Cuculidae

Order

Cuculiformes

About

Senegal Coucal (Centropus senegalensis) — 38–42 cm. Chestnut back; black head and tail; white underparts; red eye. Widespread in Africa from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Zambia; inhabits grassland, scrub, and forest edge. Non-parasitic. Omnivore; frequently seen perching openly and flushing through tall grass.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
Wingspan	33.2 cm	13.1 in
Weight	164.83333333333334 g	5.81 oz

Identification

Plumage

Shining Bronze Coucal: glossy purple-blue sheen overall; chestnut wings; dark graduated tail; red eye; brilliant iridescence

Conservation Status

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: SP. Incubation: 18-19 days. Fledging: 18-20 days.

Clutch Size

2-5

Sound

Song

Deep, hollow resonant booming call; powerful low-frequency sound carrying far through lowland dense forest.

Taxonomy

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Cuculiformes (Cuckoos)
Family	Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
Genus	Centropus
Species	Centropus senegalensis

Distribution

Senegal Coucal has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Present Not recorded