Photo: Bernard DUPONT from FRANCE / CC BY-SA 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Burchell’s Coucal
Centropus burchellii
Burchell's Coucal (Centropus burchellii) — Cuckoos & Turacos of Africa.
Found across 4 guides in our atlas — open any for the full checklist, photos and what's around right now.
The Burchell’s Coucal (Centropus burchellii) is a member of the Cuculidae family found in Africa.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Cuculiformes
- Family Cuculidae Cuckoos
- Genus Centropus
- Species burchellii
Quick facts
- Family
- Cuculidae
- Order
- Cuculiformes
Biology & behaviour
The Burchell’s Coucal (Centropus burchellii) belongs to the Cuculidae family of the order Cuculiformes. It occurs naturally across Africa. Its distribution covers AF se, s.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Burchell’s Coucal live?
The Burchell’s Coucal is found across Africa with a range covering AF se, s.
What family does the Burchell’s Coucal belong to?
The Burchell’s Coucal (Centropus burchellii) belongs to the Cuculidae family, in the order Cuculiformes.
What sound does the Burchell’s Coucal make?
1 real field recording of the Burchell’s Coucal can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
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