Black-throated Coucal
Centropus leucogaster
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderCuculiformes (Cuckoos)
- FamilyCuculidae (Cuckoos)
- GenusCentropus (Coucals)
- SpeciesCentropus leucogaster (Black-throated Coucal)
About the Black-throated Coucal
The black-throated coucal (Centropus leucogaster) is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. 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 the largest species in the genus Centropus, growing to 46 to 58 cm (18 to 23 in) in length. The sexes are similar, the adult having the head, neck, upper breast and mantle black, glossed with violet-blue, the wings rufous-chestnut, the back black barred with white and the tail black, the tail feathers having paler bases. The lower breast and belly are white, the thighs, flanks and undertail-coverts having a rufous tinge. The juvenile has somewhat similar plumage to the adult, but is barred and streaked with buff, and lacks the gloss on the head.
The black-throated coucal is native to western Africa. Its range includes Cameroon, The Democratic Republic of Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo. Its typical habitat is the edges of secondary... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Black-throated Coucal in Semuliki National Park
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Centropus monachus
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Centropus superciliosus
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Centropus senegalensis
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Chrysococcyx flavigularis
Red-chested Cuckoo
Cuculus solitarius
African Emerald Cuckoo
Chrysococcyx cupreus
Dusky Long-tailed Cuckoo
Cercococcyx mechowi
Blue Malkoha
Ceuthmochares aereus
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Chrysococcyx klaas
Black Cuckoo
Cuculus clamosus
Dideric Cuckoo
Chrysococcyx caprius
Common Cuckoo
Cuculus canorus
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Semuliki National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 2 | Kidepo Valley National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 3 | Murchison Falls National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 4 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 5 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Black-throated Coucal in Semuliki National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Black-throated Coucal sighting in Semuliki National Park, based on 50 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Black-throated Coucal in Semuliki National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Black-throated Coucal in Semuliki National Park in our monthly data.