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Burchell's Coucal

Centropus burchellii · Species of bird
Family
Order
Cuculiformes
Codes
whbcou3, BUCO, WBCO

About the Burchell's Coucal

Burchell's coucal is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is found in the southeastern parts of sub-Saharan Africa. It inhabits areas with thick cover afforded by rank undergrowth and scrub, including in suitable coastal regions. Common names include gewone vleiloerie in Afrikaans and umGugwane or uFukwe in Zulu. It is sometimes considered a subspecies of the white-browed coucal, which replaces it to the north and west. The juvenile plumages and calls of the two taxa are hardly distinguishable. The species is named after the British naturalist William John Burchell.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderCuculiformes
FamilyCuckoos (Cuculidae)
SpeciesCentropus burchellii
Species Codeswhbcou3, BUCO, WBCO

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Burchell's Coucal belong to?

The Burchell's Coucal (Centropus burchellii) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.

How can I identify the Burchell's Coucal?

Burchell's coucal is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is found in the southeastern parts of sub-Saharan Africa. It inhabits areas with thick cover afforded by rank undergrowth and scrub, including in suitable coastal regions. Common names include gewone vleiloerie in Afrikaans and umG...

Where can I report a Burchell's Coucal sighting?

You can log sightings of Burchell's Coucal on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whbcou3, or on iNaturalist.