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Kai Coucal

Centropus spilopterus

Least Concern

Wingspan

46.6 cm

Weight

244.4 g

Family

Cuculidae

Order

Cuculiformes

About

Kai Coucal (Centropus spilopterus) — 42–46 cm. Chestnut-rufous with spotted wing coverts; black head and tail; heavy bill. Endemic to the Kai Islands, Indonesia. Inhabits forest and dense scrub. Non-parasitic. Omnivore. Poorly known due to its remote island range.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
Wingspan	46.6 cm	18.3 in
Weight	244.4 g	8.62 oz

Identification

Plumage

Burchell's Coucal: white eyebrow; streaked brown above; rufous wings; pale white below; long tail; red eye; bold white supercilium

Habitat & Range

🌲 Forest 🌾 Grassland

Conservation Status

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

Sound

Song

Loud, far-carrying resonant call; deep hollow notes given repeatedly from tropical forest perch. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Taxonomy

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kai Coucal endangered?

The Kai Coucal has a conservation status of Least Concern.

What does the Kai Coucal sound like?

Loud, far-carrying resonant call; deep hollow notes given repeatedly from tropical forest perch. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

How big is the Kai Coucal?

The Kai Coucal has a wingspan of 46.6 cm, weight of 244.4 g.

What order and family does the Kai Coucal belong to?

The Kai Coucal (Centropus spilopterus) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.