Burchell's Coucal
Centropus burchellii
Data DeficientAves · Cuculiformes · Cuculidae
About
Burchell's coucal is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is found in the southeastern parts of sub-Saharan Africa. It inhabits areas with thick cover afforded by rank undergrowth and scrub, including in suitable coastal regions. Common names include gewone vleiloerie in Afrikaans and umGugwane or uFukwe in Zulu. It is sometimes considered a subspecies of the white-browed coucal, which replaces it to the north and west. The juvenile plumages and calls of the two taxa are hardly distinguishable. The species is named after the British naturalist William John Burchell.
Fun Fact
It inhabits areas with thick cover afforded by rank undergrowth and scrub, including in suitable coastal regions.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Eating insects (including Orthoptera), snails, amphibians (frogs and toads), reptiles (including lizards and chameleons) and birds up to the size of a laughing dove.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance