About the Blue-headed Coucal
The blue-headed coucal is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is native to tropical central Africa where its typical habitat is swamps, river banks, forest edges and generally wet locations. It is a common bird with a wide range, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being of "least concern".
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Centropus monachus |
| Species Codes | blhcou2, BHCO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-headed Coucal belong to?
The Blue-headed Coucal (Centropus monachus) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Blue-headed Coucal?
The blue-headed coucal is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is native to tropical central Africa where its typical habitat is swamps, river banks, forest edges and generally wet locations. It is a common bird with a wide range, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has...
Where can I report a Blue-headed Coucal sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-headed Coucal on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blhcou2, or on iNaturalist.
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