About the Black-throated Coucal
The black-throated coucal is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is found in West Africa in dense second growth along forest edge and grassy swamps. The subspecies found in northern and central Zaire is sometimes split as Neumann's coucal.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Centropus leucogaster |
| Species Codes | bltcou1, BTCO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-throated Coucal belong to?
The Black-throated Coucal (Centropus leucogaster) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Black-throated Coucal?
The black-throated coucal is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is found in West Africa in dense second growth along forest edge and grassy swamps. The subspecies found in northern and central Zaire is sometimes split as Neumann's coucal....
Where can I report a Black-throated Coucal sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-throated Coucal on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bltcou1, or on iNaturalist.
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