About the Senegal Coucal
The Senegal coucal is a member of the cuckoo order of birds, the Cuculiformes, which also includes the roadrunners and the anis. It is a medium-sized member of its genus and is found in lightly-wooded country and savannah in central and southern Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Centropus senegalensis |
| Species Codes | sencou1, SECO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Senegal Coucal belong to?
The Senegal Coucal (Centropus senegalensis) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Senegal Coucal?
The Senegal coucal is a member of the cuckoo order of birds, the Cuculiformes, which also includes the roadrunners and the anis. It is a medium-sized member of its genus and is found in lightly-wooded country and savannah in central and southern Africa....
Where can I report a Senegal Coucal sighting?
You can log sightings of Senegal Coucal on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sencou1, or on iNaturalist.
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