Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Cuckoos :: Greater Coucal
Greater Coucal Centropus sinensis
Described by: Stephens (1815)
Alternate common name(s): Common Crow-pheasant, Crow-pheasant, Common Coucal, Large Coucal, Lark-heeled Cuckoo
Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors
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Range
India, s. China, se. Asia, Greater Sundas and w. Philippines;
(1) E. Pakistan, n. India to Burma, s. China (Mai Po Marshes, Hong Kong, and Hainan Is.).
(2) C. and s. India and Sri Lanka. Nicobar Is.
(3) Burma, s. Thailand, Indochina and Hainan Is.
(4) Malaysia, Sumatra and adjacent is., Borneo, n. Natuna Is.
(5) C. and sw. Philippines ( Palawan(?) Balabac, Cagayan Sulu and Basilan Is.) and Sulu Archipelago.
(6) Java and Bali.
(7) Kangean Is. n. of Bali.
Videos
No videos are available for this species
Sounds
Location unknown - Date unknown Source: Hong Kong Birdwatching Society
References
Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.
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