About the Senegal Coucal
The Senegal Coucal (Centropus senegalensis) 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 sencou1 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 senegalensis |
| Species Codes | sencou1, SECO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Senegal Coucal belong to?
The Senegal Coucal (Centropus senegalensis) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Senegal Coucal?
The Senegal 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 Senegal Coucal sighting?
You can log sightings of Senegal Coucal on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sencou1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Cuckoos 156 species
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Quick Stats
Cuculiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
1,676
iNat Observations
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