About the Sunda Coucal
The Sunda coucal, also known as the Javanese lathe, is a cuckoo species in the family Cuculidae that is endemic to Java, Indonesia. It inhabits mangroves, freshwater swamp forests and grasslands near brackish water. It has been listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 1994, as the small population is threatened by habitat destruction and trapping. It feeds on grasshoppers, ground beetles, moths, geckos, snakes and frogs; it was also observed while picking rice seeds in a paddy field.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Centropus nigrorufus |
| Species Codes | suncou1, JACO, SUCO |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sunda Coucal belong to?
The Sunda Coucal (Centropus nigrorufus) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Sunda Coucal?
The Sunda Coucal is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Sunda Coucal?
The Sunda coucal, also known as the Javanese lathe, is a cuckoo species in the family Cuculidae that is endemic to Java, Indonesia. It inhabits mangroves, freshwater swamp forests and grasslands near brackish water. It has been listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 1994, as the small popul...
Where can I report a Sunda Coucal sighting?
You can log sightings of Sunda Coucal on eBird (ebird.org) using species code suncou1, or on iNaturalist.
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