About the Black Coucal
The black coucal is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It has a wide distribution in Africa south of the Sahara.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Centropus grillii |
| Species Codes | blacou1, BLCO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black Coucal belong to?
The Black Coucal (Centropus grillii) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Black Coucal?
The black coucal is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It has a wide distribution in Africa south of the Sahara....
Where can I report a Black Coucal sighting?
You can log sightings of Black Coucal on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blacou1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Cuckoos 156 species
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Quick Stats
Cuculiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
195
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