Greater Coucal (Centropus sinensis)

Greater Coucal (Centropus sinensis)

About Greater Coucal (Centropus sinensis)

Kingdom: Animals
Phylum: Chordates
Class: Birds
Order: Cuckoos
Family: Coucals

The greater coucal or crow pheasant, is a large non-parasitic member of the cuckoo order of birds, the Cuculiformes. A widespread resident in the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia, it is divided into several subspecies, some being treated as full species. They are large, crow-like with a long tail and coppery brown wings and found in a wide range of habitats from jungle to cultivation and urban gardens. They are weak fliers, and are often seen clambering about in vegetation or walking on the ground as they forage for insects, eggs and nestlings of other birds. They have a familiar deep resonant call which is associated with omens in many parts of its range.

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Visits

2006-01-09

Kheoladeo National Park, India
2013-01-24

Nam Cat Tien National Park, Vietnam
2013-02-01

Ang Trapeang Thmor, Cambodia
2013-02-06

Ko Tao, Thailand
2013-02-10

Khao Yai National Park, Thailand
2013-02-14

Kaziranga NP, India
2013-02-19

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, India
2013-02-23

Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, India
2023-03-21

Deramakot Forest Reserve, Malaysia
2023-03-22

Deramakot Forest Reserve, Malaysia
2024-08-09

Ubud, Indonesia
2024-08-15

Ijen, Indonesia
2025-08-31

K2 Hill View Chalet, Malaysia