Sunda Coucal
NameSunda Coucal
Common NameSunda Coucal
Scientific NameCentropus nigrorufus
FamilyCuculidae
Wingspan (cm)50
Length (cm)50.5
Weight (g)225
Plumage DetailsThe head, neck, upperparts, underparts, and long tail are glossy black. The wings are a contrasting rufous-chestnut. It has distinctive red eyes and a black bill and legs.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of deep, resonant 'hoo-hoo-hoo' calls that often descend in pitch.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the islands of Java and Sumatra in Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size, Glossy black body with rufous wings, Long black tail, Red eyes, Terrestrial foraging habits
Description
The Sunda Coucal is a large, terrestrial cuckoo characterized by its glossy black body and striking rufous-chestnut wings. It typically forages on the ground in dense undergrowth, often near water, and is known for its skulking behavior.
