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Philippine Coucal
Centropus viridis (Scopoli, 1786)
142 gWeight
The Philippine coucal (Centropus viridis) is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae.
Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Philippines
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Philippines
Philippine Coucal has been recorded at 52 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Subic Bay – Nabasan TrailPhilippines597 records
- La Mesa Eco Park, Quezon CityPhilippines271 records
- Victoria Valley - Valley Golf, AntipoloPhilippines248 records
More places
- Basco Airport, BatanPhilippines245 records
- Palo Alto, BarasPhilippines239 records
- Jariel's Peak – Restaurant, Bgy. Magsaysay, InfantaPhilippines223 records
- Basco Dump near Song Song Beach, BatanPhilippines206 records
- Subic Bay – Hill 394 roadPhilippines201 records
- Subic BayPhilippines195 records
- Mt. Makiling Forest Reserve – TrailPhilippines158 records
Countries and regions with the most records
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 Philippine coucal (Centropus viridis) is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae.
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Questions
How big is the Philippine Coucal?
The Philippine Coucal weighs around 142 g.
Where does the Philippine Coucal live?
Its breeding range: Oriental: Philippines (except Palawan group and southern Sulu Archipelago). It is most often recorded in Philippines.
When is the best time to see the Philippine Coucal?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February and March (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Philippine Coucal endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Philippine Coucal as Least Concern.
What does the Philippine Coucal eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Philippine Coucal in?
It belongs to the family Cuckoos (Cuculidae), order Cuculiformes.
At a glance
- Weight
- 142 g
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Active on the ground
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 163 mm
- Tail
- 240 mm
- Bill
- 30 mm
- Tarsus
- 41 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Oriental: Philippines (except Palawan group and southern Sulu Archipelago)
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Cuculiformes
- Family
- Cuckoos Cuculidae
- Genus
- Centropus
Other birds in the genus Centropus
Buff-headed CoucalCentropus milo
White-necked CoucalCentropus ateralbus
Ivory-billed CoucalCentropus menbeki
Biak CoucalCentropus chalybeus
Rufous CoucalCentropus unirufus
Green-billed CoucalCentropus chlororhynchos
Black-faced CoucalCentropus melanops
Black-hooded CoucalCentropus steerii
Short-toed CoucalCentropus rectunguis
Bay CoucalCentropus celebensis
Gabon CoucalCentropus anselli
Black-throated CoucalCentropus leucogaster
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