About the Greater Black Coucal
The Greater Black Coucal (Centropus menbeki) is a species of bird in the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), within the order Cuculiformes. This family contains 156 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code grbcou1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Centropus menbeki |
| Species Codes | grbcou1, GBCO, IBCO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Greater Black Coucal belong to?
The Greater Black Coucal (Centropus menbeki) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Greater Black Coucal?
The Greater Black Coucal is a member of the Cuckoos family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Greater Black Coucal sighting?
You can log sightings of Greater Black Coucal on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grbcou1, or on iNaturalist.