White-browed Coucal
Centropus superciliosus
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Not EvaluatedUncommon to spot
birds • Cuculidae
White-browed Coucal.
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Centropus superciliosus
Category
birds
Family
Cuculidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 148 g (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding white-browed 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 50%; endothermic vertebrates 30%; ectothermic vertebrates 20%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Zambia
AngolaSafety 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.