Blue-headed Coucal

Blue-headed Coucal

Centropus monachus

Least Concern

Aves · Cuculiformes · Cuculidae

About

The blue-headed coucal is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is native to tropical central Africa where its typical habitat is swamps, river banks, forest edges and generally wet locations. It is a common bird with a wide range, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being of "least concern".

Fun Fact

It is a common bird with a wide range, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being of "least concern".

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in Angola, Benin, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, and Uganda.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance