Philippine Coucal
A species of Coucals Scientific name : Centropus viridis Genus : Coucals
Philippine Coucal, A species of Coucals
Botanical name: Centropus viridis
Genus: Coucals
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Description
Photo By Michael Woodruff
Description
The Philippine coucal (Centropus viridis) is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is endemic to the Philippines.
Size
43 cm
Feeding Habits
Philippine Coucal primarily consumes insects such as beetles and caterpillars, feeding mostly on or near the ground.
Habitat
The philippine Coucal typically inhabits areas with tall grasses, regions of mixed cultivation, and zones of disturbed secondary growth. This species is also known to thrive in environments characterized by dense thickets. It predominantly resides in lowland areas, favoring warm and humid conditions typical of tropical and subtropical regions.
Dite type
Omnivorous
Photo By Michael Woodruff
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Cuckoos and Relatives Family
Cuckoos Genus
Coucals Species
Philippine Coucal