Points

20

per confirmed sighting

BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Cuculidae

Coppery-tailed Coucal.

C

Centropus cupreicaudus

Category

birds

Family

Cuculidae

Size

Body mass: approximately 285 g (EltonTraits).

Points

20 pts

Log a sighting

A closer look

Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding coppery-tailed coucal in its natural range.

Overview

How to identify it

Habitat

EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: ground foraging 50%, understorey foraging 30%, mid-level vegetation 20%.

Diet

EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 40%; endothermic vertebrates 30%; ectothermic vertebrates 30%.

Behaviour

When to look

Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.

Where to see it

Botswana flagBotswanaMalawi flagMalawiAngola flagAngola

Safety and etiquette

Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.

Verification and sources

1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.