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Bay Coucal

Bay Coucal

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The Sulawesi Coucal is a distinctive coucal species endemic to the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. It is characterized by its predominantly black plumage with a unique rufous-brown patch on its wings and a bare facial patch.
Where to spot
Endemic to Sulawesi and some nearby smaller islands in Indonesia, inhabiting lowland forests, forest edges, and dense secondary growth.
How to spot
Look for the contrast between its glossy black body and rufous wing patch. The bare facial skin color can also be a diagnostic feature. Listen for its deep, bubbling calls emanating from dense vegetation.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, often heard calling during early morning and late afternoon. Can be observed year-round in its native habitat.
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File:Bay Coucal (Centropus celebensis ) - Flickr - Lip Kee.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Bay Coucal (Centropus celebensis celebensis).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Centropus celebensis.JPG
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species, like others in its genus, practices biparental care, with both parents building the nest and raising the young. Its unique combination of black and rufous plumage, coupled with the bare facial skin, makes it identifiable among coucals.
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