Green-billed Coucal
Centropus chlororhynchos
VulnerableAves · Cuculiformes · Cuculidae
About
The green-billed coucal is a member of the cuckoos. It is endemic to Sri Lanka's wet zone and listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, as the small population declined due to forest destruction and fragmentation. It inhabits the tall rainforests of southwest Sri Lanka and nests in bushes. Its typical clutch is 2–3 eggs.
Fun Fact
It inhabits the tall rainforests of southwest Sri Lanka and nests in bushes.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Endemic to Sri Lanka's wet zone and listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, as the small population declined due to forest destruction and fragmentation.
Diet
Feeds on a wide range of insects, caterpillars and small vertebrates, but snails are a favourite.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Degradation
- Overexploitation
- Invasive Species
- Climate Change