Large Coucal

The Goliath Coucal is a species of cuckoo in the Cuculidae family. It is endemic to Indonesia.

The Large Coucal is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

English: Common or large coucal, common crow-pheasant, lark-heeled cuckoo; French: Grand coucal; German: Heck-enkuckuck; Spanish: Cucal Chino. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS 18.5–20.5 in (47–52 cm); 8.3–9.4 oz (236–268 g). Black, with chestnut back and wings. Long and broad black tail; black bill. DISTRIBUTION Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, China, Thailand, Indochina, Sumatra, Borneo, Philippines, Java, Bali, Kangean Is. HABITAT Forest, grassland, mangroves, scrub, cultivations, marshes, reedbeds, gardens. More

crow-pheasant pronunciation /ˈkroʊˌfɛz ənt/ Show Spelled Show IPA –nouna large coucal, Centropus sinensis, of Asia, having black and brown plumage and a long tail. Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2010. Cite This Source|Link To crow-pheasant Search another word or see crow-pheasant on Thesaurus | Reference FacebookTwitterFollow us: About · Privacy Policy · Terms of Use · API · Careers · Advertise with Us · Link to Us · Contact Us Dictionary.com, LLC. Copyright © 2010. All rights reserved. More