Black-faced Coucal
A species of Coucals Scientific name : Centropus melanops Genus : Coucals
Black-faced Coucal, A species of Coucals
Botanical name: Centropus melanops
Genus: Coucals
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Description
Photo By Dubi Shapiro 
Description
The black-faced coucal (Centropus melanops) is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. 
Size
48 cm
Feeding Habits
Black-faced Coucal primarily feeds on insects, small vertebrates, and a variety of plant materials. It employs active hunting and foraging techniques, including pouncing and foliage gleaning. Black-faced Coucal possesses adaptations for versatile feeding, but exact preferences remain unelucidated due to limited specific dietary documentation.
Habitat
The black-faced Coucal typically resides in forest habitats, favoring environments that feature dense treetops and tangled undergrowth. This species adapts well to secondary growth forests in lowland regions. It thrives in areas that provide ample vegetation cover and complexity, necessary for feeding and nesting.
Dite type
Omnivorous
Photo By Dubi Shapiro 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Cuckoos and Relatives Family
Cuckoos Genus
Coucals Species
Black-faced Coucal 
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