About the Black-faced Coucal
The black-faced coucal is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found in the islands of Mindanao, Basilan Dinagat Islands Bohol, Leyte, Biliran and Samar. It is a striking coucal with its cream head contrasted with a black mask and tail and chestnut wings. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forest.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Centropus melanops |
| Species Codes | blfcou1, BFCO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-faced Coucal belong to?
The Black-faced Coucal (Centropus melanops) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Black-faced Coucal?
The black-faced coucal is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found in the islands of Mindanao, Basilan Dinagat Islands Bohol, Leyte, Biliran and Samar. It is a striking coucal with its cream head contrasted with a black mask and tail and chestnut wings. Its...
Where can I report a Black-faced Coucal sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-faced Coucal on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blfcou1, or on iNaturalist.
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