About the White-browed Coucal
The white-browed coucal or lark-heeled cuckoo, is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is found in sub-Saharan Africa. It inhabits areas with thick cover afforded by rank undergrowth and scrub, including in suitable coastal regions. Burchell's coucal is sometimes considered a subspecies.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Centropus superciliosus |
| Species Codes | whbcou2, WBCO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-browed Coucal belong to?
The White-browed Coucal (Centropus superciliosus) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the White-browed Coucal?
The white-browed coucal or lark-heeled cuckoo, is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is found in sub-Saharan Africa. It inhabits areas with thick cover afforded by rank undergrowth and scrub, including in suitable coastal regions. Burchell's coucal is sometimes considered a subspecies....
Where can I report a White-browed Coucal sighting?
You can log sightings of White-browed Coucal on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whbcou2, or on iNaturalist.
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