Wildlifeof Singapore
Lesser Coucal
Cuculidae
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Centropus bengalensis
Basic stats
Habitat
Marshy land with grass and tree cover
Range
India and Nepal to Southeast Asia, China and the Philippines
The lesser coucal is a cuckoo of marshy land with grass and tree cover, with a wide range that overlaps with several similar species. It is separated by its smaller size, less prominent bill, pale shaft streaks on the head and back feathers, a much longer claw on the hind toe and a distinct call. It is one of the few coucals with seasonal plumage differences, but the sexes cannot be told apart in the field. Six subspecies are recognised (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- What habitat does the Lesser Coucal live in?
- Marshy land with grass and tree cover
- Where is the Lesser Coucal found?
- India and Nepal to Southeast Asia, China and the Philippines