Lesser Coucal

Centropus bengalensis

Description

Centropus bengalensis is a rather large bird (42 cm). This bird is reddish brown and black, and has a long tail. This species is similar to Centropus sinensis but has a smaller body size and a more dull color. Juvenile birds generally have a light brown striped body. The iris is black, with the beak and legs also black

Population Size

Increasing

Life Span

-

WEIGHT​

-

LENGTH

42 cm

Ca

Carnivore

Di

Diurnal

Te

Terrestrial

Classification

KINGDOM

:

Animalia

PHYLUM

:

Chordata

CLASS

:

Aves

ORDER

:

Cuculiformes

FAMILY

:

Cuculidae

GENUS

:

Centropus

SPECIES

:

Centropus bengalensis

Distribution

Centropus bengalensis has habitats in thickets, brackish, open grassy areas and grasslands, spread up to an altitude of 1.000 m asl.

Geography

Continent : Asia

Country : Spread in several areas, including: India, China, Southeast Asia, Philippines, Sumatra, Kalimantan, Java, Bali, Sulawesi, Maluku, Nusa Tenggara.

Habits and Lifestyle

This bird is often found hiding in the bush. Fly short distances by flapping short over the vegetation. Often sunbathe in the open in the morning or after rain.

Lifestyle

Terrestrial and individual

Biome

Rain Forest

Climate Zone

Tropical

Diet and Nutrition

This bird is a type of bird that eats caterpillars, spiders, grasshoppers and other insects

Diet : Carnivora

Mating Habits

Centropus bengalensis breeds in November, January, and March to July, the eggs are 2-4 eggs with a white color. The nest of this species is a ball of grass hidden near the ground, between the tall grass stalks.

Reproduction session : November, January, and March to July

Incubation periods: –

Independent age : –

Baby name : –

Baby carrying : 2 – 4 eggs

Population

Population status : Least Concern (LC)

NE

DD

LC

NT

VU

EN

CR

EW

EX

Population number​

This species is included in the Least Concern Category in the IUCN Red List, due to the increasing trend of its population and its wide distribution area.

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Reference

  1. Bubut Alang – Alang on Wikipedia Article 
  2. Centropus bengalensis on Red List IUCN site