About the Lesser Black Coucal
The black-billed coucal or lesser black coucal is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is found in New Guinea.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Centropus bernsteini |
| Species Codes | lebcou1, LBCO, BBCO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Lesser Black Coucal belong to?
The Lesser Black Coucal (Centropus bernsteini) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Lesser Black Coucal?
The black-billed coucal or lesser black coucal is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is found in New Guinea....
Where can I report a Lesser Black Coucal sighting?
You can log sightings of Lesser Black Coucal on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lebcou1, or on iNaturalist.
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Cuculiformes
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