Black-throated Coucal

The Black-throated Coucal is a species of cuckoo in the Cuculidae family. It is found in west Africa in dense second growth along forest edge and grassy swamps. The subspecies found in northern and central Zaire is sometimes split as Neumann's Coucal, Centropus neumanni.

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

The Black-throated Coucal (Centropus leucogaster) is a species of cuckoo in the Cuculidae family. It is found in west Africa in dense second growth along forest edge and grassy swamps. The subspecies found in northern and central Zaire is sometimes split as Neumann's Coucal, Centropus neumanni. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Centropus leucogaster. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 24 July 2007. More

Order : Cuculiformes
Family : Cuculidae
Genus : Centropus
Species : leucogaster
Authority : (Leach, 1814)