Greater coucal / Heckenkuckuck (Centropus sinensis)

Greater coucal, Vientiane. 2024-02-19 07:28:28 Laos

Observations

First documented observation: 2024-02-19 in Laos. Most recent observation: 2024-02-25 in Laos.

Description

Classification: Genus Centropus (Centropus); Family Centropidae (Centropidae)
General: The greater coucal or crow pheasant (Centropus sinensis), is a large non-parasitic member of the cuckoo order of birds, the Cuculiformes. A widespread resident in the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia, it is divided into several subspecies, some being treated as full species. They are large, crow-like with a long tail and coppery brown wings and found in a wide range of habitats from jungle to cultivation and urban gardens. They are weak fliers, and are often seen clambering about in vegetation or walking on the ground as they forage for insects, eggs and nestlings of other birds. They have a familiar deep resonant call which is associated with omens in many parts of its range. [more]

Vocalisation

Song: No details but a Xeno-Canto recording.
Song attributes: Frequency:
XC862888 - Greater Coucal - Centropus sinensis intermedius - song, pigeon-like. ♫ Source: XENOCANTO XC862888 - Greater Coucal - Centropus sinensis intermedius - song, pigeon-like.mp3 (song)