Least ConcernRareOmnivoreForestPlatform nestLarge · 519 g
About the Ivory-billed Coucal
The ivory-billed coucal or greater black coucal is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is found in the Aru Islands and New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in August · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Bay CoucalCentropus celebensisThe bay coucal is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae.
Green-billed CoucalCentropus chlororhynchosIt is a medium to large bird at 43 cm.
Rufous CoucalCentropus unirufusFurther work should be done on this species' taxonomy as it is generally believed that its behaviour and appearance are more similar to that of a Malkoha rather than a Coucal.
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