| The Senegal Coucal, Centropus senegalensis,
is a member of the cuckoo order of birds, the Cuculiformes, which also
includes the roadrunners, the anis, and the Hoatzin.
It is a widespread species through Africa,
except the northwest and into south Arabia. The Senegal Coucal is a bird
of grassy habitats with trees, such as bush and savannah. It nests off
the ground in vegetation, and the typical clutch is 2-4 eggs laid in a
large nest built from stalks and leaves.
This is a medium-sized species at 39 cm.
Its upperparts, bill, legs and long tail are black, the wings are chestnut,
and the underparts are white. Sexes are similar, but juveniles are duller
and barred above.
The Senegal Coucal takes a wide range of
insects, caterpillars and small vertebrates. It occasionally eats other
food items.
This is an abundant species, which advertises
its presence with a loud ook-ook-ook call.
Information found here: Wikipedia |
