About the Pheasant Coucal
The pheasant coucal is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is found in Australia, Timor and New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical mangrove forests. It has adapted well to canefields in northern Australia. The pheasant coucal is unusual among Australian cuckoos in that it incubates and raises its own young instead of laying its eggs in the nest of another species.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Centropus phasianinus |
| Species Codes | phecou2, PHCO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pheasant Coucal belong to?
The Pheasant Coucal (Centropus phasianinus) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Pheasant Coucal?
The pheasant coucal is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is found in Australia, Timor and New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical mangrove forests. It has adapted well to canefields in northern Australia. The pheasa...
Where can I report a Pheasant Coucal sighting?
You can log sightings of Pheasant Coucal on eBird (ebird.org) using species code phecou2, or on iNaturalist.
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