Pied Coucal
A species of Coucals Scientific name : Centropus ateralbus Genus : Coucals
Pied Coucal, A species of Coucals
Botanical name: Centropus ateralbus
Genus: Coucals
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Description
Description
The white-necked coucal or pied coucal (Centropus ateralbus) is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. 
Size
48 cm
Feeding Habits
Pied Coucal primarily consumes insects like stick insects and longicorn beetles, alongside lizards and small animals. Pied Coucal forages actively, albeit clumsily, walking or hopping on branches, typically in pairs or small groups.
Habitat
The habitat of pied Coucal generally includes forests, edges of forests, and secondary forests. They are often found in coastal vegetation, agricultural areas like coconut and oil palm plantations, as well as gardens. Pied Coucal is typically associated with lower elevations and is commonly observed in the undergrowth or scrub but may also be seen in the forest canopy.
Dite type
Omnivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Cuckoos and Relatives Family
Cuckoos Genus
Coucals Species
Pied Coucal 
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