Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Centropus monachus |
| Codes | blhcou2, BHCO |
Identification
The Blue-headed Coucal (Centropus monachus) is a member of the Cuckoos family within the order Cuculiformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Centropus monachus
Family: Cuckoos
Order: Cuculiformes
eBird Code: blhcou2