About the Malagasy Coucal
The Malagasy coucal or Madagascar coucal is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is found in Madagascar and in the Seychelles, where it occurs on Aldabra and was formerly present on Assumption Island and Cosmoledo. Its natural habitats are dense vegetation in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, mangrove forests, rough grassland, marshes and reedbeds.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Centropus toulou |
| Species Codes | madcou1, MACO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Malagasy Coucal belong to?
The Malagasy Coucal (Centropus toulou) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Malagasy Coucal?
The Malagasy coucal or Madagascar coucal is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is found in Madagascar and in the Seychelles, where it occurs on Aldabra and was formerly present on Assumption Island and Cosmoledo. Its natural habitats are dense vegetation in subtropical or tropical moist...
Where can I report a Malagasy Coucal sighting?
You can log sightings of Malagasy Coucal on eBird (ebird.org) using species code madcou1, or on iNaturalist.
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