About the Andaman Coucal
The Andaman coucal or brown coucal is a species of non-parasitic cuckoo found in the Andamans, Coco and Table Islands. It is sometimes treated as a subspecies of the greater coucal. It is found mainly in forested habitats and thickly covered gardens.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Centropus andamanensis |
| Species Codes | andcou1, ANCO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Andaman Coucal belong to?
The Andaman Coucal (Centropus andamanensis) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Andaman Coucal?
The Andaman coucal or brown coucal is a species of non-parasitic cuckoo found in the Andamans, Coco and Table Islands. It is sometimes treated as a subspecies of the greater coucal. It is found mainly in forested habitats and thickly covered gardens....
Where can I report a Andaman Coucal sighting?
You can log sightings of Andaman Coucal on eBird (ebird.org) using species code andcou1, or on iNaturalist.
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