Greater Coucal

Overview

Greater Coucal (Centropus sinensis) is a species of Cuckoos (Cuculidae) in the order Cuckoos. A large crow-like cuckoo with black-and-chestnut plumage and red eyes; runs through dense grass, hunting insects and small animals; builds a domed nest; not a brood parasite.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Centropus; binomial: Centropus sinensis; authority: (Stephens, 1815). Typical size: 48-52cm. Average lifespan: 8-15 years.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.