About the Rufous Coucal
The rufous coucal is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is found in Luzon and proximate islands in the Philippines. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forest. It is threatened by habitat loss. Along with the Philippine coucal, Black-faced coucal and the critically endangered Black-hooded coucal, it is one of the 4 endemic coucals in Philippines.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Centropus unirufus |
| Species Codes | rufcou1, RUCO |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous Coucal belong to?
The Rufous Coucal (Centropus unirufus) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Rufous Coucal?
The Rufous Coucal is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Rufous Coucal?
The rufous coucal is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is found in Luzon and proximate islands in the Philippines. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forest. It is threatened by habitat loss. Along with the Philippine coucal, Black-faced coucal and the critically endangered ...
Where can I report a Rufous Coucal sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous Coucal on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rufcou1, or on iNaturalist.
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