Coppery-tailed Coucal

Centropus cupreicaudus

Least Concern

Aves · Cuculiformes · Cuculidae

About

The coppery-tailed coucal is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. It was first described by the German ornithologist Anton Reichenow in 1896.

Fun Fact

An adult coppery-tailed coucal is about 48 cm (19 in) long and has a curved beak and long, broad tail.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found on inundated floodplains and near seasonal lakes.

Diet

Feeds on amphibians, fish, small birds, reptiles and rodents as well as such invertebrate prey as grasshoppers, crabs and snails.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance