Black-faced Coucal (Centropus melanops)
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Black-faced Coucal

Centropus melanops Lesson, RP, 1830

221 gWeight

The black-faced coucal (Centropus melanops) is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae.

Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Philippines

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Black-faced Coucal has been recorded at 15 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Raja Sikatuna National ParkPhilippines571 records
  2. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 4Philippines232 records
  3. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 42Philippines209 records
More places
  1. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Roads 1-4Philippines122 records
  2. Pasonanca Natural Park, Zamboanga City – BalunoPhilippines91 records
  3. Philippine Eagle Center, Davao CityPhilippines84 records
  4. Bislig lowlands – 321 Quarry TrailPhilippines76 records
  5. Brgy. Kuden, Senator Ninoy AquinoPhilippines65 records
  6. Mt. Tagubud, New BataanPhilippines33 records
  7. Mt. Talomo – 1200masl, Davao CityPhilippines15 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Philippines

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The black-faced coucal (Centropus melanops) is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found in the islands of Mindanao, Basilan Dinagat Islands Bohol, Leyte, Biliran and Samar. It is a striking coucal with its cream head contrasted with a black mask and tail and chestnut wings.

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Questions

How big is the Black-faced Coucal?

The Black-faced Coucal weighs around 221 g.

Where does the Black-faced Coucal live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: East Visayas and Mindanao group (east-central. southern Philippines). It is most often recorded in Philippines.

When is the best time to see the Black-faced Coucal?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February and March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Black-faced Coucal endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Black-faced Coucal as Least Concern.

What does the Black-faced Coucal eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Black-faced Coucal in?

It belongs to the family Cuckoos (Cuculidae), order Cuculiformes.

At a glance

Weight
221 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
159 mm
Tail
227 mm
Bill
40 mm
Tarsus
40 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Oriental: East Visayas and Mindanao group (east-central. southern Philippines)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Cuckoos Cuculidae
Genus
Centropus

Other birds in the genus Centropus

Buff-headed CoucalBuff-headed CoucalCentropus miloWhite-necked CoucalWhite-necked CoucalCentropus ateralbusIvory-billed CoucalIvory-billed CoucalCentropus menbekiBiak CoucalBiak CoucalCentropus chalybeusRufous CoucalRufous CoucalCentropus unirufusGreen-billed CoucalGreen-billed CoucalCentropus chlororhynchosBlack-hooded CoucalBlack-hooded CoucalCentropus steeriiShort-toed CoucalShort-toed CoucalCentropus rectunguisBay CoucalBay CoucalCentropus celebensisGabon CoucalGabon CoucalCentropus anselliBlack-throated CoucalBlack-throated CoucalCentropus leucogasterSenegal CoucalSenegal CoucalCentropus senegalensis
Black-faced Coucal

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