About the Greater Black Coucal
The ivory-billed coucal or greater black coucal is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is found in the Aru Islands and New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Centropus menbeki |
| Species Codes | grbcou1, GBCO, IBCO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Greater Black Coucal belong to?
The Greater Black Coucal (Centropus menbeki) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Greater Black Coucal?
The ivory-billed coucal or greater black coucal is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is found in the Aru Islands and New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest....
Where can I report a Greater Black Coucal sighting?
You can log sightings of Greater Black Coucal on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grbcou1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Cuculiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
18
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