About the Gabon Coucal
The Gabon coucal is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is mainly found in Gabon but also occurs in neighboring areas of Cameroon, Angola, the Central African Republic, the western Congo Basin and Equatorial Guinea.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Centropus anselli |
| Species Codes | gabcou1, GACO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gabon Coucal belong to?
The Gabon Coucal (Centropus anselli) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Gabon Coucal?
The Gabon coucal is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is mainly found in Gabon but also occurs in neighboring areas of Cameroon, Angola, the Central African Republic, the western Congo Basin and Equatorial Guinea....
Where can I report a Gabon Coucal sighting?
You can log sightings of Gabon Coucal on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gabcou1, or on iNaturalist.
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