- Centropus spilopterus
Identification
60cm.
- Black plumage, feather shafts glossy black
- Long tail glossed green
- Red eye
- Black bill
Females are larger. Juveniles are barred dark brown and buff, have a reddish brown bill and a reddish brown eye.
Distribution
Endemic to Kai Islands in the Moluccas (Indonesia).
A little known, restricted-range species.
Indonesia
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species.
Forms a superspecies with Pheasant Coucal, Lesser Black Coucal and Biak Coucal.
Habitat
No information.
Behaviour
Diet
No information.
Breeding
Nestling recorded in July, nest not described. Lays white eggs.
Movements
This is a resident species.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, B.L. Sullivan, C. L. Wood, and D. Roberson. 2013. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: Version 6.8., with updates to August 2013. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Del Hoyo, J, A Elliot, and J Sargatal, eds. 1997. Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 4: Sandgrouse to Cuckoos. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 978-8487334221
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2021) Kai Coucal. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 31 May 2021 from https://www.birdforum.net/wiki/Kai_Coucal
