About the Pied Coucal
The white-necked coucal or pied coucal is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Centropus ateralbus |
| Species Codes | piecou1, PICO, WNCO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pied Coucal belong to?
The Pied Coucal (Centropus ateralbus) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Pied Coucal?
The white-necked coucal or pied coucal is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest....
Where can I report a Pied Coucal sighting?
You can log sightings of Pied Coucal on eBird (ebird.org) using species code piecou1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Cuculiformes
Order
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