Centropus sinensis

Species: Centropus sinensis

English Name: Greater Coucal

Chinese Name: 褐翅鴉鵑

Family: Cuculidae

Description:

The Greater Coucal has 47-52 cm in length, a black stout bill, black legs and feet, red eyes and a long black tail. The plumage is lustrous black with chestnut-brown wings. It is a common resident in Macao.

© 2010 Srihari Kulkarni

© 2010 Srihari Kulkarni

© 2009 Vishal Bhave

© 2009 Vishal Bhave

© 2013 Hiyashi Haka

© 2013 Hiyashi Haka

© 2010 Arun Prabhu

© 2010 Arun Prabhu

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References:

– Department of Gardens and Green Areas, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macao Special Administrative Region, South China Institute for Endangered Animals. (2010). Birds of Macao. Macao, SAR: Author.