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Greater Coucal
Centropus sinensis
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Size:
48 to 63 centimeters (19 to 25 inches)
Weight:
200 to 350 grams (7 to 12 ounces)
Taxonomy:
(Stephens, 1815)
Short Description:
The Greater Coucal is a large bird, measuring around 48 to 63 centimeters (19 to 25 inches) in length, with a long tail and a hefty body. It has predominantly black plumage with chestnut wings and a broad, curved bill. The eyes are red, surrounded by a patch of bare red skin. Juveniles may have a duller appearance with less distinct markings compared to adults.
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In Pakistan, the Greater Coucal is found in a variety of habitats including grasslands, scrublands, agricultural areas, and forest edges. It is distributed across different provinces of Pakistan including Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan. Its presence can also be observed in urban and suburban areas where suitable habitat is available.
Solitary Nature: Greater Coucals are usually solitary birds, often seen foraging alone or in pairs.
Ground-Dwelling: They are primarily terrestrial birds, spending much of their time on the ground, where they forage for insects, small vertebrates, and occasionally seeds.
Distinctive Call: Their loud, repetitive call is a familiar sound in their habitat, often described as a deep, resonant “coo-coo-coo”, which is sometimes likened to the sound of a crow.
Nesting Habits: They construct bulky, dome-shaped nests made of twigs, grass, and leaves in dense vegetation such as bushes or thickets. Both male and female birds contribute to nest-building and raising their young.
Flight: Although primarily terrestrial, Greater Coucals are capable of short, fluttery flights when necessary, typically when moving between foraging sites or to escape predators.
Territorial Behavior: They defend their territories against intruders, often engaging in displays of aggression such as calling loudly or chasing away rivals.
Mating Rituals: During the breeding season, males may perform elaborate courtship displays to attract females, which can include fluffing up their feathers, bowing, and offering food gifts.
Nocturnal Roosting: These birds often roost in dense vegetation or trees at night, seeking shelter from predators and adverse weather conditions.
Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast
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