Rufous Coucal
Centropus unirufus
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Rufous Coucal (Centropus unirufus) — 40–45 cm. Entirely bright rufous-chestnut above and below; stout black bill; red eye. Endemic to Luzon, Philippines, in primary and secondary forest and scrub. Non-parasitic; nests in low dense vegetation. Omnivore feeding on large insects, small lizards, frogs, and berries.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 33.5 cm | 13.2 in |
| Weight | 178.4 g | 6.29 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Short-toed Coucal: brown above; rufous wings; buff below; shorter tail than other coucals; red eye; more compact build
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Sound
Song
Loud, far-carrying call with resonant quality; deep notes given repeatedly from tall African forest canopy.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Family | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Centropus |
| Species | Centropus unirufus |
Distribution
Rufous Coucal has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family