About the Coppery-tailed Coucal
The Coppery-tailed Coucal (Centropus cupreicaudus) is a species of bird in the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), within the order Cuculiformes. This family contains 156 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code cotcou1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Centropus cupreicaudus |
| Species Codes | cotcou1, CTCO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Coppery-tailed Coucal belong to?
The Coppery-tailed Coucal (Centropus cupreicaudus) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Coppery-tailed Coucal?
The Coppery-tailed Coucal is a member of the Cuckoos family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Coppery-tailed Coucal sighting?
You can log sightings of Coppery-tailed Coucal on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cotcou1, or on iNaturalist.