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Black Coucal

Centropus grillii

Least Concern

Envergure

32,0 cm

Poids

117,66666666666667 g

Famille

Cuculidae

Ordre

Cuculiformes

À propos

Black Coucal (Centropus grillii) — 30–35 cm. Entirely glossy black with chestnut wings in breeding plumage; non-breeding birds streaked brown. Found in tall grass and reed beds across sub-Saharan Africa. Non-parasitic; notable for reverse sex roles — female larger, male incubates and raises young. Insectivore.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
Envergure	32,0 cm	12.6 in
Poids	117,66666666666667 g	4.15 oz

Identification

Plumage

Brown Coucal: dark brown above; rufous-brown wings; buff below; long brown tail; orange-red eye; brownish plumage; African species

Habitat & Range

🌿 Wetland 🌾 Grassland

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

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

Taille de la couvée

3-6

Son

Chant

Melodic, flute-like phrase with musical quality; clear rich notes cascading pleasantly from Madagascar forest.

Taxonomie

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Ordre	Cuculiformes (Cuckoos)
Famille	Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
Genus	Centropus
Espèces	Centropus grillii

Distribution

Black Coucal has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded